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Ochre Star

Pisaster ochraceus

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Description:

These are pretty easy to find all over the coast in Oregon, but best in the tidepools. Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural area just north of Newport, Oregon. Best at a low tide.

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Exploring Rocky Shores of Southern Oregon Coast: Sea Stars

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PublishedMarch 7, 2014

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