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.

Science – Geospatial Ecology of Marine Megafauna Laboratory

Saving the Sea Stars: Oregon Coast Aquarium develops treatment plan, News

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I am so excited about what this could mean for the species.' Sunflower sea stars found on Oregon Coast

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