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Bat Star and Purple Sea Urchin

Asterina miniata and Strongylocentrotus purpuratus

Photo by TracyB
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Field Notes

Description:

Reddish-purple Sea Star

Notes:

Saw this while snorkeling at the most southern beach we kayaked to. The beach had lots of tar on it, and in the cove was an underwater arch that we could swim through.

Species ID Suggestions

Sea Star

Asterina Miniata
KarenSaxton
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