Chris Iovenko’s Contributions:
Sea Star Wasting Disease, Revisited
A new survey of deepwater sea stars adds to observations of their coastal counterparts to unveil the full scale of the destruction caused by the epidemic.
Jan 30, 2019 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
How an Epidemic Exposed the Ecological Importance of Sea Stars
The near eradication of British Columbia’s sea stars demonstrated the dynamic role they play in regulating kelp forests.
Aug 3, 2018 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
Mutant Sea Stars Can Take the Heat
A mutation conferring higher heat tolerance is common among survivors of sea star wasting disease.
Oct 2, 2017 | 800 words, about 4 minutes