SMRTR Science & EngineeringDec 26, 2024The Mercury News

How do you ‘grow’ an endangered starfish? Bay Area scientists are finding out

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Scientists are working to breed endangered sunflower sea stars in Bay Area labs for potential reintroduction to California's coast. These starfish, wiped out by disease in 2013, play a crucial role in controlling sea urchin populations and supporting kelp forest ecosystems.

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