Bat stars (Patiria miniata), also called sea bats or webbed stars, get their common names from the webbing between their rays, which resemble the
Pacific Blood Stars
Pacific blood stars (Henricia leviuscula) are one of the more common sea stars in the Pacific Northwest. They can be found in the Eastern Pacific
Sand Dollars: More Than Just A Cool Find on the Beach
Sand Dollars (Dendraster excentricus) are one of the coolest creatures that you can find on our beautiful ocean beaches. While you might think of them
Salps: A Mystery on the Beach
August 3 to August 5, something different from the normal was seen on the beach between Driftwood South and Marine View Drive. The morning tide was
Butter Clams
Take a walk around Damon Point and you’ll probably find a butter clam shell. They are one of the most abundant clam species in Washington
The European Green Crab: An Invasive Species on our Shores
Last week, you may have seen an article in The Daily World newspaper about European Green Crabs. They are an invasive species that should not be in
Ochre Sea Stars
Pisaster ochraceus, more commonly known as ochre sea stars, ochre starfish, or purple starfish are a common sight in Pacific Coast tide pools. If
Pacific Mole Crabs
Pacific Mole Crabs are one of only a handful of species that thrive in the swash zone of the wave-swept, sandy beaches along the west coast. The swash
Sunfish
Sunfish, also known as Mola Mola, are some of the world's most attractive and mysterious creatures. Part of their appeal is their unusual shape.