Qu Liang, Sun Yongxin, Zhao Chong, Elphick Maurice R, Wang Qingzhi
Dalian Key Laboratory of Genetic Resources for Marine Shellfish, Liaoning Ocean and Fisheries Science Research Institute, Dalian 116023, China.
Key Laboratory of Protection and Utilization of Aquatic Germplasm Resource, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dalian 116023, China.
Biology (Basel). 2024 Jul 17;13(7):537. doi: 10.3390/biology13070537.
Starfish are keystone species as predators in benthic ecosystems, but when population outbreaks occur, this can have devastating consequences ecologically. Furthermore, starfish outbreaks and invasions can have adverse impact economically by impacting shellfish aquaculture. For example, an infestation of starfish in Qingdao led to a 50% reduction in sea cucumber production and an 80% reduction in scallop production, resulting in an economic loss of approximately RMB 100 million to oyster and other shellfish industries. Addressing the imperative need to proactively mitigate starfish invasions requires comprehensive research on their behavior and the underlying mechanisms of outbreaks. This review scrutinizes the historical patterns of outbreaks among diverse starfish species across various regions, delineates the factors contributing to the proliferation of in Chinese waters, articulates preventive and remedial strategies, and outlines the potential for the sustainable utilization of starfish.
海星是底栖生态系统中的关键捕食者物种，但当种群爆发时，这可能在生态上产生毁灭性后果。此外，海星爆发和入侵会通过影响贝类养殖对经济产生不利影响。例如，青岛的海星泛滥导致海参产量减少50%，扇贝产量减少80%，给牡蛎和其他贝类产业造成了约1亿元人民币的经济损失。要积极缓解海星入侵这一迫切需求，就需要对其行为及爆发的潜在机制进行全面研究。本综述审视了不同地区各种海星物种的爆发历史模式，阐述了导致中国海域海星数量激增的因素，阐明了预防和补救策略，并概述了海星可持续利用的潜力。
