While earlier studies had shown that some starfish that live in shallower, brighter water have and use compound eyes, no one had previously looked at animals occupying the sea floor. “What you see in ...

Small, hidden crabs may be the missing link influencing coral-eating starfish populations, according to a study published in ...

To build upon their initial observation, the researchers injected the neuropeptide at the base of an arm in more than 30 starfish. They found that five of the animals shed their limbs. In contrast, ...

worms and starfish," Dr. Lester said. "But when sharks are removed by fishing, they are able to safely venture up into the water column and mostly feed on pelagic prey, like small fish and squid.

After spawning, the crown-of-thorns larvae float in the water column. They are about 1 ... crab species would eat juvenile crown-of-thorns starfish in aquariums, scientists went out on the reef ...

Learn how to make a marbled hydro dipped starfish craft. This summer craft idea is great for all ages. Hydro ...