Sunflower Sea Stars Are Set to Get Protection Under the Endangered Species Act Sunflower sea stars, hit by a “climate-fueled pandemic,” play a key role in keeping marine ecosystems balanced.
The Missing 24-Limbed Animals That Could Help Rescue the Ocean’s Forest Scientists say that reintroducing the fast-moving predators to the West Coast could help control the spread of sea urchins that are devouring kelp.