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How Many Sea Star Species Live in British Columbia? - Hakai Institute

How Many Sea Star Species Live in British Columbia?

British Columbia has some of the highest diversity of sea stars anywhere on the planet—from the ubiquitous ochre sea star to the long-armed rainbow star.

So just how many sea star species live in British Columbia?
We’re still working to find out.