Sunflower Sea Star

The sunflower sea star occurs throughout intertidal and subtidal coastal waters of the Northeast Pacific Ocean from the Aleutian Islands, Alaska, to at least northern Baja California, Mexico. They are found to a depth of at least 435 meters on various substrate types, from rocky kelp forests to sand and mud flats. Sunflower sea stars are broadcast spawners that require close proximity to mates for successful fertilization.

Scientists call for action to help sunflower sea stars – WATE 6 On Your Side

Oregon Coast Aquarium develops treatment plan to save sick and injured sea stars, including one to get federal protection - OPB

Study: Sunflower sea stars could help bring back kelp forests

Sunflower sea stars declared critically endangered on West Coast - OPB

Scientists Race To Save Endangered Sea Stars From A Strange Wasting Disease : NPR

Critically endangered sea star not recovering in the wild, scientists point to the need for restoration efforts

Sunflower sea star by Jenny Estrada

Sunflower sea star (Pycnopodia helianthoides) - JungleDragon

Pizza-sized endangered sunflower sea stars spawned at Birch Aquarium – NBC 7 San Diego

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KUOW - 14 baby sea stars are tiny bundles of hope for their critically endangered species

Sunflower Sea Star l Stunning Starfish - Our Breathing Planet