Pink Starfish Clinging to Rocky Intertidal Tide Pool
Saturday, July 18th, 2026 at 2:58:06 PM · 2026/Schoolhouse Beach Tide Pools
A pink ochre sea star (Pisaster ochraceus) is the focal point of this intertidal zone photograph, anchored to a large barnacle-covered rock exposed at low tide. The rocky shoreline is blanketed in dense brown and dark red seaweed, green algae, and thick clusters of blue mussels, revealing the rich biodiversity of a Pacific Northwest tide pool ecosystem. Shallow pools of still water reflect the overcast sky, creating a muted, grey-toned palette punctuated by the vivid salmon-pink of the starfish. The scene captures the textural complexity of the intertidal zone, with layered organisms competing for space on each exposed boulder. Shot with a wide-angle lens at mid-afternoon, the image conveys the quiet, primordial atmosphere of a coastal wilderness area at low tide.
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