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Stars With Ferries Behind
Stars With Ferries Behind Species: Pisaster ochraceus (Ochre Star)
John Harvey Photo > John's Overnight Page > Gabriola > Stars With Ferries Behind
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Star Fish
These animals were exposed by the retreating tide. Species: Pisaster ochraceus (Ochre Star)
John Harvey Photo > John Harvey Photo - Kayaking in the Gulf Islands > Star Fish
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Sunflower Star Falling Off Rock
I saw these at other beaches - at the lowest part of the inter tidal zone. Species: Pycnopodia helianthoides (Sunflower Star)
John Harvey Photo > John's Overnight Page > Gabriola > Sunflower Star Falling Off Rock
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Stars In A Rectangle
I was surprised to see so many together, especially on sand. This was pretty low on the beach so I don't think they were in trouble. Species: Pisaster ochraceus (Ochre Star)
John Harvey Photo > John's Overnight Page > Gabriola > Stars In A Rectangle
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Leather Star In Current
This star was right at the edge of the low tide line and was washed by waves. Species: Dermasterias imbricata (Leather Star)
John Harvey Photo > John's Overnight Page > Gabriola > Leather Star In Current
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Stars On Rock
The vermilion star really caught my eye but the Ochre stars (both common morphs) are pretty nice. The seaweed is Sea lettuce. It could be one of 8 species (Genius Ulva) so I can't call it. John Harvey Photo > John's Overnight Page > Winter Harbour To Brooks Peninsula > Stars On Rock
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Giant Pink Star
This was camera in the water photography. Species: Pisaster brevispinus (Giant Pink Star)
John Harvey Photo > John's Overnight Page > Winter Harbour To Brooks Peninsula > Giant Pink Star
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Blue Bat Star
Considering these are supposed to be very common, it took me forever to see my first bat star. Species: Asterina miniata (Bat Star)
John Harvey Photo > John's Overnight Page > Winter Harbour To Brooks Peninsula > Blue Bat Star
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Purple Sea Star Coming Out Of Shadow
Purple Sea Star Coming Out Of Shadow Species: Pisaster ochraceus (Ochre Star)
John Harvey Photo > John's Overnight Page > Galiano May Day > Purple Sea Star Coming Out Of Shadow
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Sea Stars In Tide Pool
Sea Stars In Tide Pool Species: Pisaster ochraceus (Ochre Star)
John Harvey Photo > John's Overnight Page > Tofino BB > Sea Stars In Tide Pool
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Flipped Over Ochre Star
The star was doing it's best "I'm out of water, conserve water" shop closing, but it was still sending out feet in places to see if it could find something to grab onto to. Tags: sea star
Species: Pisaster ochraceus (Ochre Star)
John Harvey Photo > Kayaking in the Gulf Islands > Flipped Over Ochre Star
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Ochre Stars
These stars were the most common on the beach. I believe Piaster ochraceus is the most robust star when it comes to being left high and dry on the beach - they are always the first to be seen. Species: Pisaster ochraceus (Ochre Star)
John Harvey Photo > Mudge Island > Ochre Stars
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Leather Star
Unlike the more common Ochre Star, this star has a smooth (slimy) texture. Dermasterias imbricata. Tags: sea star
Species: Dermasterias imbricata (Leather Star)
John Harvey Photo > Aristazabal Island > Aristazabal Island - Day 1, 2 > Leather Star
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Sunflower Star and Leather Star
The sunflower (Pycnopodia helianthoides) is a real predator - it would eat the leather star (Dermasterias imbricata) if given a chance. This sunflower star has 18 arms, but from the look of it, some are rather new. Fully grown, they should about 20 arms. Tags: sea star
John Harvey Photo > Aristazabal Island > Aristazabal Island - Day 1, 2 > Sunflower Star and Leather Star
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Stars on Rock
I think the star on the right is a Leather Star. The closest John Harvey Photo > John Harvey Photo - Scuba Diving > Whiskey Cove, Belcarra > Stars on Rock
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Troschel's Sea Star
Apparently these things eat barnacles and limpets. Evasterias troschelii. Species: Evasterias troschelii (mottled star)
John Harvey Photo > John Harvey Photo - Scuba Diving > Whiskey Cove, Belcarra > Troschel's Sea Star
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Sunflower Star
Apparently Sunflower Stars (Pycnopodia helianthoides) are the largest Sea Star in the ocean. Species: Pycnopodia helianthoides (Sunflower Star)
John Harvey Photo > John Harvey Photo - Scuba Diving > Whiskey Cove, Belcarra > Sunflower Star
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Sunflower Star
I wonder where that leg went. Pycnopodia helianthoides - 18 legs seems to be common for the Sunflower Stars I've seen. Species: Pycnopodia helianthoides (Sunflower Star)
John Harvey Photo > John Harvey Photo - Scuba Diving > Whiskey Cove, Belcarra > Sunflower Star
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Tide Pool
This is on the eastern side of Cabbage Island John Harvey Photo > John Harvey Photo - Gulf Islands Photo Cruise > Tide Pool
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Tide Pool
This is on the eastern side of Cabbage Island John Harvey Photo > John Harvey Photo - Gulf Islands Photo Cruise > Tide Pool
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