By: Laurel Marewibuel Koror, Palau — Marine scientists have identified an outbreak of crown-of-thorns starfish in Koror’s Ngederrak Conservation Area, raising concerns among local officials and community members about potential damage to the state’s coral reefs. Professor Peter Mumby of The University of Queensland, who has been monitoring reefs in Ngederrak for several years, delivered […] The post Crown-of-Thorns Starfish Outbreak Detected in Ngederrak; Officials, Communities Urged to Act appeared first on Island Times News .