Science Network WA

Text by GEOFF VIVIAN

A sea snakes expert says species that used to be abundant at Ashmore Reef have not been seen for years.

Dr Vimoksalehi Lucoschek said the change has been one of the most marked declines of a large marine vertebrate ever recorded.

On her last trip to the reef she made an extensive search, finding just two species present.

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An edited version of this story also appeared in The West Australian on Wednesday 6 November 2013