Nectria sea star species have now been reduced by one
Nectria sea star species have now been reduced by one by Steve Reynolds (STEVE’S SDFSA SCIENCE STORY OF THE MONTH OF JULY) The number of Nectria sea star species has…
Sand Stars in West Lakes
Sand Stars in West Lakes by Steve Reynolds We recently received an enquiry from Jerusha King about starfish in West Lakes, as follows: – “Hello, recently starfish have started appearing…
The Predatory Behaviour of an Eleven-armed Star Fish
During our recent dive at Rapid Bay jetties, I recorded a large eleven-armed star fish attacking an abalone. I have to admit that I set the whole thing up though.…
Help the SA Museum digitise its seastar collection records
The South Australian Museum has just loaded its second crowd-sourcing expedition on the Atlas of Living Australia’s Biodiversity Volunteer Portal – and they’re looking for your help! The Biodiversity Volunteer…
Changes to Seastar Names
Whilst in Port Lincoln last January, I picked up a book from the Visitor Information Centre there. It was “Shores and Shallows of Coffin Bay – An Identification Guide” by…