Sunflower Sea Stars: The Ocean’s Many-Armed Gardeners
September 13, 2025
Among the distinguished creatures of BCs coastal waters, the sunflower sea star (Pycnopodia helianthoides) stands out as a true ocean giant. With
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are a powerful tool for recharging marine abundance on our coast.
The Great Bear Sea Marine Protected Area Network will protect 30 percent of the Great Bear Sea by shielding fish nurseries, feeding grounds, and productive marine habitats against the threat of industrial pollution and overfishing.
Imagine the BC coast once again teeming with fish and marine life.
Imagine people and communities once again making a good living from the sea.
Let’s work together to restore true prosperity on our coast. It’s a no-brainer.
What are MPAs and how can I learn more about them?
What is the Great Bear Sea and why should I care about it?
“The heart of man is very much like the sea, it has its storms, it has its tides and in its depths it has its pearls too.”
Among the distinguished creatures of BCs coastal waters, the sunflower sea star (Pycnopodia helianthoides) stands out as a true ocean giant. With
Armed with a camera, a notebook, and persistence, Ryan Michael is reshaping how the coast thinks about whales, tourism, and the waters