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Oregon sea stars bounce back from near extinction after years of decline
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Oregon sea stars bounce back from near extinction after years of decline

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A similar recovery has not been observed among sunflower sea stars which are linked to the vanishing of Oregon's underwater kelp forests.

Ochre sea stars, an iconic species once common along the Oregon Coast, are making a recovery after years of decline due to a mysterious wasting disease. That’s according to a study published earlier this month by scientists at Oregon State University... [3729 chars]

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Source: OregonLive.com

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