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Purple Sea Star

Pisaster ochraceus

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Purple Sea Star

Pisaster ochraceus

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EmilyMarino
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Comments (4)
Nature lover
:) I can't wait to go again. Wasn't it cool how every single rock had tiny crabs under them? Lol. You could hear them tick tick tick. Sooo awesome.
EmilyMarino
That's so funny! I visited the Seattle area for the first time in April and I was the same way! I just wanted to walk the beaches the entire time! They are certainly the biggest star fish I've ever seen! Great find!
Nature lover
Yeah Emily, they are! My first encounter with starfish! :) my Aunt lived in Seattle and all I wanted to do was walk the beach looking at all the cool stuff. :)
EmilyMarino
I got to see these guys when I was in WA in April! Aren't they the coolest?!
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PublishedJune 10, 2013

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