Tide pools are unique and fascinating habitats home to dozens of species adapted to survive these ever-changing environments. Here on the Washington
Giant Sea Star
The giant sea star (Pisaster giganteus), also known as the giant-spined sea star, is a species of sea star native to the west coast of North America.
Sunflower Sea Stars
Sunflower sea stars (Pycnopodia helianthoides) are the second largest sea star in the world, being able to grow up to 3.3 feet (1 m) in diameter. (The
Sea Star Wasting Syndrome (SSWS)
If you've been following oceanography news in recent years, you've probably heard about sea star wasting syndrome (SSWS). The syndrome has always been
Bat Stars
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
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