High density in the shallow subtidal. This population appears to have survived when most sunflower stars elsewhere, especially in the Salish Sea, were killed by the Sea Star Wasting Syndrome in late 2013/early 2014.
Specimen approx. 15 cm across.
Several pairs observed. Female.
Abundant near the inner ponds. Male.
Several courting pairs in pond. Male.
Abundant in the inner ponds. Male.
Qty of 10 seen on this dive