Oregon researchers develop new treatment for endangered sea stars

The sunflower sea star is a keystone species that lives along the Pacific Coast, but it is critically endangered. That's because of Sea Star Wasting Syndrome, which causes the animals to dissolve.
The sunflower sea star is a keystone species that lives along the Pacific Coast, but it is critically endangered. Thats because of Sea Star Wasting Syndrome, which causes the animals to dissolve.

▶️ Surprise discovery of 25 endangered sunflower sea stars off Oregon coast

This marine biologist is on a mission to save endangered rays

Expert says B.C. sea stars melting away because of wasting disease

Oregon Field Guide, Sunflower Sea Stars, Season 35, Episode 2

Ochre Sea Star or Starfish Facts and a Major Wasting Disease - Owlcation

Sunflower Sea Star Recovery - Oregon Kelp Alliance

The race to stop starfish from melting into goo - The Washington Post

SEA STARS SHED LIGHT ON HUMAN REPRODUCTION - Faculty of Science - Simon Fraser University

Star-Mapping Tools Enable Tracking of Endangered Animals

This Beer Was Brewed to Save Sea Stars, Smart News

Oregon Coast Aquarium staff found 25 endangered sunflower sea stars near Newport

Sea stars able to consume kelp-eating urchins fast enough to protect kelp forests, research shows