Ochre Sea Star Collection

Purple sea star (Pisaster ochraceus) in shallow water beneath forest. Browning Pass, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. North East Pacific Ocean

Purple and Ochre sea stars (Pisaster ochraceus) preying on Pacific blue mussels (Mytilus trossulus). Also seen are Green Surf Anemones (Anthopleura xanthogrammica)

Giant Green Anemone, Ochre Sea Star in tidal pool, Bandon Beach, Oregon

Alaska, Ketchikan, Sea star (Pisaster orchraceus)

A pair of Purple sea stars (Pisaster ochraceus) climb on anemones in shallow water, beneath trees in Browning Pass, Port Hardy, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Canada. North East Pacific Ocean

WA, Olympic National Park, Shi-Shi Beach, Ochre Sea Stars and Green Sea Anemones (Large format sizes available)

WA, Olympic National Park, Rialto Beach, Ochre Sea Stars (Large format sizes available)

OR, Bandon, Ochre Sea Stars and Green Sea Anemones (Large format sizes available)

Olympic National Park, USA, Second Beach - Ochre Sea Star and seaweed
Olympic National Park, USA, Second Beach, Ochre Sea Star and seaweed

Ochre Sea Star at low tide in South Cove

OR, Oregon Coast, Bandon, Ochre sea star and kelp

OR, Oregon Coast near Yachats, Strawberry Hill, ochre sea stars and sea grass (Large format sizes available)

OR, Oregon Coast, Bandon, Ochre sea stars

WA, Olympic National Park, Ruby Beach, Ochre Sea Stars and Green Anemones
USA, Washington, Olympic National Park, Ruby Beach, Ochre Sea Stars and Green Anemones

WA, Olympic National Park, Beach 4, Ochre Sea Star and Green Sea Anemones
USA, Washington, Olympic National Park, Beach 4, Ochre Sea Star and Green Sea Anemones

USA, Washington, Olympic National Park, Beach 4, Tidepool scene; Ochre Sea Stars and Green Sea Anemones

Ochre Seastars (Pisaster ochraceous) Shi-Shi Beach, Point of Arches, Olympic Peninsula, Pacific Coast

Ochre Sea Stars at Shi Shi Beach, Olympic National Park, Washington, US

Purple / Ochre Sea Star - with Giant Green Anemone (Anthopleura xanthogrammica)
COS-3813 Purple / Ochre Sea Star - with Giant Green Anemone (Anthopleura xanthogrammica) in rock pool with other starfish Oregon - USA Pisaster ochraceus Bill Coster contact details

OR, Oregon Coast near Yachats, Strawberry Hill, green sea anemones with ochre sea star

OR, Oregon Coast, Bandon, ochre sea stars and green sea anemones

Ochre sea stars (Pisaster ochraceus). This species of starfish can be found in waters up to 100 metres deep and feeds on mussels, barnacles, limpets, snails and other smaller species

Tide pool containing giant green anemones (Anthopleura xanthogrammica) and an ochre sea star (Pisaster ochraceus). Photographed at the Olympic National Park, on the Olympic Peninsula, in Washington

Giant green anemones and ochre sea stars

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The ochre sea star, also known as the purple sea star (Pisaster ochraceus), is a fascinating creature found in various coastal areas. In the shallow waters beneath the forest of Olympic National Park's Shi-Shi Beach, one can spot these vibrant sea stars alongside green sea anemones, and are often seen preying on Pacific blue mussels, showcasing their predatory nature. Rialto Beach in Olympic National Park and Bandon in Oregon are other locations where they can be observed. These beautiful creatures coexist with green sea anemones and create a mesmerizing sight for beachgoers. At Bandon Beach, they share tidal pools with giant green anemones, forming a captivating tableau. In Alaska's Ketchikan, a single ochre sea star stands out against its surroundings. Its bright coloration catches the eye amidst the marine life diversity present there. These resilient creatures are not only solitary but also social beings. A pair of purple sea stars was spotted climbing on anemones in shallow water, displaying their unique behavior and can also be found at Second Beach in Olympic National Park, USA. Here they peacefully coexist with seaweed creating a picturesque scene that showcases nature's harmony. Low tide reveals another side to these magnificent creatures at South Cove - Ochre Sea Star thrives during this time when it becomes more visible to curious observers who appreciate its beauty and resilience. Along the Oregon Coast near Yachats lies Strawberry Hill where ochre sea stars thrive amongst lush seagrass beds. This stunning juxtaposition between land and ocean creates breathtaking scenery worth exploring. Whether you encounter them beneath forests or among kelp forests along the coastlines of Washington state or Oregon; whether you witness them preying on mussels or gracefully climbing on anemones – each sighting of these ochre beauties is sure to leave you awe-inspired by their natural splendor.