Diver performs DIY castration on rapidly breeding starfish to protect coral reefs

Published date: Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:42:25 +0700

A diver performed an underwater population-control technique on rapidly breeding starfish to help protect coral reefs.

Bonifacio Jomio injected coconut vinegar into a crown-of-thorns starfish while diving off the coast of Badian in Cebu, the Philippines.

	Cebu, Philippines
	30/10/2026
	ViralPress/Bonifacio
	VRP186855
	Duration: 02:30
	Format: Vertical
	Rating: Social safe
	crown-of-thorns starfish coral reef conservation philippines marine biology population control bonifacio jomio cebu underwater ecosystem environmental protection typhoon odette marine life starfish biodiversity reef recovery invasive species management coral reef restoration marine conservation ocean health

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