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Sea Star Fact Sheet

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2023-09-01 20:23:20 UTC

Learn some facts about Sea Stars with the Mottled, Ochre, and Sunflower Star species highlighted!

Check out these incredible facts about sea stars! (5 min. read)

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2023-09-01 20:27:32 UTC

Facts: The Purple Sea Star (3:45 min/sec)

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2023-09-01 20:32:02 UTC

Quick facts about the star of our Mendocino Coast! FYI: The reproduction of sea stars is mentioned here. Cool facts!

Watch a funny demonstrative video on how sea stars eat! (15 sec.)

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2023-09-01 20:41:39 UTC

If you could make up your own demonstration of how sea stars eat, what would that look like?

California Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2023-09-01 20:44:18 UTC

Van Damme State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA)

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2023-09-01 20:45:50 UTC

Learn about some of the natural history, cultural history, and recreation at Van Damme SMCA!

Do you think sea stars are fish?

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2023-09-01 20:47:41 UTC

Yes or no...read to find out.

Sunflower Sea Stars Now Critically Endangered (2:36 min/sec)

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2023-09-01 20:50:46 UTC

One of the sea stars that was heavily impacted by sea star wasting disease...

Sea Star Facts by National Geographic Kids

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2023-09-01 21:01:42 UTC

Sea Star Wasting Syndrome Updates & Research | MARINe (Reading for Teachers)

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2023-09-01 21:04:59 UTC

Sea Star Coloring Page!

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2023-09-06 21:34:37 UTC

Have you ever colored by number? Color the sea star in its natural habitat!

Worksheet 2

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2023-09-06 21:42:58 UTC

Saving Sea Star PORTS Program Worksheet 2

Worksheet 1

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2023-09-06 21:43:50 UTC

Saving Sea Star PORTS Program Worksheet 1

Sea Stars of the Pacific Northwest Website

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2023-09-06 21:48:49 UTC

A sea star expert created a website page all about sea stars on the Pacific Northwest. They also created a field guide to identify different sea stars along the Pacific Coast. Check out the site to learn all about sea stars!

Ochre Sea Stars in Alaska (26:29 min/sec)

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2023-09-06 21:52:01 UTC

Scientists venture to Alaska for a possible cure to a mystery disease wiping out West Coast sea stars...

Ocean Etiquette! (1 min read)

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2023-09-06 21:59:45 UTC

We talked about tide pool etiquette but have you ever heard of ocean etiquette?

Bat Star- MPA Coloring Page

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2023-11-06 21:34:47 UTC

In Spanish, the Bat star is, "estrella murciélago." There is a short paragraph in Spanish & English about this star.

Sea-stars eating mussels

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2023-11-06 21:43:00 UTC

This is how a sea-star satisfies its food needs.

A Guide to Tidepool Exploration

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2023-11-06 21:54:21 UTC

This tide pool guide is from Orange County Marine Protected Areas. Same rules apply to Mendocino Coast Marine Protected Areas.

What is a Marine Protected Area (MPA)?

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-01-09 18:57:33 UTC

Check out this video to learn what MPAs are all about!

MPA Activity Book (English)

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-01-09 19:36:41 UTC

Dive into MPAs with this fun activity book!

Folleto de Actividades del AMP (Español)

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-01-09 19:38:45 UTC

¡Sumérgete en las AMP con este divertido libro de actividades!

Instagram Page

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-01-09 19:42:49 UTC

Facebook Page

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-01-09 19:43:30 UTC

YouTube Page

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-01-09 19:45:10 UTC

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MPA Mendocino Collaborative Brochure

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-01-09 20:01:46 UTC

Check out all the MPAs we have on the Mendocino Coast here!

Van Damme State Park Padlet

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-01-09 20:06:35 UTC

All about Van Damme SP!

Mendocino Headlands State Park

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-01-09 20:35:58 UTC

Visit the CA State Park Website to learn more about this park!

Mendocino Headlands State Park Padlet

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-01-09 20:48:48 UTC

Learn all about this park here!

Saving Sea Stars Certification!

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-01-18 07:01:51 UTC

Did you attend the Saving Sea Star PORTS program? If you attended until the end of the program, you are officially a Sea Star Expert! Print, sign, and hang up this cert on your wall of awards!

Check out more resources at Van Damme SP here and programs!

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-02-14 01:56:34 UTC

You can sign up for future webinar livestreams here. Search for, "Van Damme," to look for programs at the park.

Watch this (24 sec.) video of what a sea star regenerating its arms looks like.

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-05-03 00:00:35 UTC

Did you know this? A sea star can grow back its arms after losing limbs from predation. This is an adaptation that sea stars have developed over time!

Make sure you follow Ocean Safety when visiting the beach!

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-05-15 17:53:36 UTC

Tide Pool Tips (English)

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-05-15 17:55:45 UTC

Tide Pool Tips (Spanish)

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-05-15 17:56:21 UTC