Pink Sea Star Resting Among Intertidal Seaweed
Saturday, July 18th, 2026 at 3:05:20 PM · 2026/Schoolhouse Beach Tide Pools
A pink ochre sea star (likely Pisaster ochraceus) rests atop a cluster of intertidal seaweed and algae on a rocky shoreline, captured during low tide at Schoolhouse Beach. The textured, bumpy surface of the sea star is rendered in striking detail, displaying its characteristic pinkish-lavender coloration with raised ossicles. The rock surface is richly colonized by bright green sea lettuce (Ulva sp.), brown kelp fronds, and encrusting coralline algae, creating a vivid tapestry of intertidal life. The image conveys the dense biodiversity of a healthy tide pool ecosystem, with wet surfaces glistening under overcast natural light. Shot with a wide-angle lens at close range, the photo draws the viewer into the miniature world of the intertidal zone.
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