All hail the mighty snail
by Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority 24 Aug 2019 07:14 BST
All hail the mighty Triton Snail! © Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
Crown-of-thorns starfish might be a voracious coral-eating predator, but research is underway to see if giant triton snails are their natural nemesis.
Crown-of-thorns control vessel crews are supporting the research by collecting snails for the Australian Institute of Marine Science.