The Silent Tide: When a Mysterious Disease Decimated Pacific Sea Stars

The Mystery of Sea Star Wasting Syndrome: How a Disease Decimated Pacific Populations

Imagine a world teeming with vibrant life, where the ocean floor is a kaleidoscope of colors and textures. Dominating this underwater spectacle are the sea stars, those iconic five-armed (or more!) creatures, clinging to rocks, gracefully navigating kelp forests, and playing a crucial role in the marine ecosystem. For millennia, they have been a constant, … Read more