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.

5.7B sunflower sea stars have died in past decade, bringing species to brink of extinction

Study: Sunflower sea stars could help bring back kelp forests

Iconic Sunflower Sea Star Listed as Critically Endangered — SeaDoc Society

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Amazing Species: Sunflower Sea Star - Coastal Angler & The Angler Magazine

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Sunflower Sea Star Proposed for Endangered Species Act Protection - Center for Biological Diversity

Scientists are breeding sea stars to fight climate change

Sunflower sea stars certified as 'critically endangered' by international organization

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

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Sunflower Sea Star