Acanthaster

    Officials of the diving centers and some officials pose on the beach for TV and photographers. (Tioman, Malaysia, July 2006)

    Ceremony for COT collectors

    The coral-eating acanthaster starfish is called "crown of thorns" in English ... or COT. This Sunday, it's COT's party!
    Malaysia: Peninsula and Borneo - July 2006
    The acanthasters roll in a ball at the end of the hook. (Tioman, Malaysia, July 2006)

    Harvesting acanthasters

    Last day of diving in Tioman, peninsular Malaysia side. A day dedicated to the dreaded acanthaster, coral starfish ...
    Malaysia: Peninsula and Borneo - July 2006