Sea Star Arm Clinging to Rocky Tide Pool
Saturday, July 18th, 2026 at 2:59:45 PM · 2026/Schoolhouse Beach Tide Pools
This macro photograph captures an extreme close-up of a sea star (likely an ochre sea star, Pisaster ochraceus) arm pressed against a wet, algae-covered rock in an intertidal tide pool environment. The underside of the arm is partially visible, revealing numerous white tube feet that the sea star uses for locomotion and prey manipulation. The aboral (top) surface displays a rich, mottled purple-maroon coloration with white ossicle bumps scattered across the skin, creating a beautiful textured pattern. The background shows the glistening, wet surface of the rock with patches of green algae and encrusting organisms, suggesting a Pacific Coast tide pool setting. The shallow depth of field draws the eye directly to the sea star's arm, emphasizing the alien beauty of this intertidal creature.
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