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Sea Star Wasting Disease The intertidal region on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia is a rich environment that supports a diversity of species. Sea stars are beautiful and vibrant animals that play an important role in the intertidal ecosystem. Recently the iconic sea stars have been suffering mass mortality all along the Northeast Pacific Coast; up to 20 species of sea stars have been affected by sea star wasting disease (SSWD). Strawberry Isle 57 stars per survey including: Sunflower, Bat, Leather, and Ochre stars Overall, very little disease observed Healthy Ochre Star Wickaninnish Beach 112 ochre stars per survey 38% increase in disease presence recorded over 4 month survey period Ucluelet Aquarium Beach 69 stars per survey including: Sunflower, Bat, Leather, and Ochre Stars Overall, very little disease observed Thank you! With the help of 24 volunteers donating 112 hours we surveyed 2257 sea stars! strawberryisle.org Ochre Star with advanced SSWD displaying tissue degradation Tonquin Beach 327 ochre stars per survey 30% increase in disease presence recorded over 4 month survey period
