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Blue branching staghorn coral on a Philippine reef — the type of coral most targeted by crown-of-thorns starfish during outbreaks

Crown-of-Thorns Starfish: A Growing Threat to Philippine Coral Reefs

Clarisa Strohmeyer November 7, 2026

Conservation

Crown-of-thorns starfish are among the most destructive natural threats to coral reefs in the Philippines and across the Coral Triangle. Learn what causes outbreaks, how they damage reefs, and what communities and scientists are doing to protect Philippine coral ecosystems.

Colorful coral reef in the Philippines, part of the Coral Triangle marine ecosystem

Marine Protected Areas in the Philippines: How Communities Are Saving Their Reefs

Clarisa Strohmeyer October 11, 2026

Conservation / Philippines

The Philippines has more than 1,500 marine protected areas, making it a global leader in community-led marine conservation. Learn how MPAs work, what makes them effective, and how they protect the world’s most biodiverse coral reefs.