Pycnopodia helianthoides

I recall diving when rock walls were covered with sunflower stars (Pycnopodia helianthoides), as in this older photo from 1998.  These massive predators can grow [...]

This lone sunflower star (Pycnopodia helianthoides) was spotted at Madrona Point on Vancouver Island.  There has been a huge decline in many varieties of sea [...]

This juvenile sunflower star (Pycnopodia helianthoides) was speeding across the sand and over an old clam shell on the hunt for its next meal.  Adult [...]