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Pisaster Collection

Pisaster is a genus of sea stars commonly found along the Pacific coast of North America

Background imagePisaster Collection: Ochre & Purple Sea Stars / Starfish - in tidal zone Strawberry Hill State Park, Oregon coast

Ochre & Purple Sea Stars / Starfish - in tidal zone Strawberry Hill State Park, Oregon coast, Pacific Ocean, USA LX425
TOM-1036 Ochre & Purple Sea Stars / Starfish - in tidal zone Strawberry Hill State Park, Oregon coast, Pacific Ocean, USA Pisaster ochraceous Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal

Background imagePisaster Collection: Purple sea star (Pisaster ochraceus) in shallow water beneath forest

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

Background imagePisaster Collection: Purple and Ochre sea stars (Pisaster ochraceus) preying on Pacific blue mussels

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

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Ochre seastars, (Pisaster ochraceus), predator on mussels, Mukkaw Bay, Neah Bay, Olympic Peninsula, Washington, USA. Date: 17/02/2005

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Gull feeding on purple sea stars, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Purple sea star, Pisaster ochraceus, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Purple sea stars, Pisaster ochraceus, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Purple sea star, Asterias ochracea, and Lions Gate Bridge, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Glaucous-winged gull, Larus glaucescens, eating purple sea star, Asterias ochracea, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Purple sea stars, Asterias ochracea, Long Beach, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Tofino, Vancouver Island, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

Background imagePisaster Collection: A pair of Purple sea stars (Pisaster ochraceus) climb on anemones in shallow water

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


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Pisaster is a genus of sea stars commonly found along the Pacific coast of North America. These vibrant creatures are known for their distinctive colors, ranging from bright orange to deep purple. Pisaster play a crucial role in marine ecosystems as they feed on mussels and other shellfish, helping to maintain balance in the ecosystem. Despite their beauty, it can also formidable predators with powerful suction cup-like tube feet that allow them to grip onto rocks and pry open shells with ease. Their ability to regenerate lost limbs makes them resilient survivors in the harsh intertidal zone. Next time you visit the beach, keep an eye out for these fascinating creatures and marvel at their unique adaptations for life in the ocean.