Heliocidaris population in Sydney (IMAGE)

The University of Hong Kong

Heliocidaris population in Sydney

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Heliocidaris population in Sydney, Australia. Sea urchins play a key role in maintaining the function of ecosystems, but the fate of future populations is under threat due to increases in the occurrence of marine heatwaves.

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Dr Maria Byrne

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