Sunflower Sea Stars

Did you know that the sunflower sea star has comeback?

First, the sunflower sea stars were found recently in California, United States. Scientist found them healthy. The sunflower sea stars can help underwater kelp forests recover because they eat the sea urchins as food. When the sea urchin population decreases, the more kelp will grow, and the kelp forest will come back.

Next, the sunflower sea stars are super big. They can grow about a meter wide!

Therefore, the sunflower sea stars play an important part in the ocean.

How did the sunflower sea stars comeback?