re-discovery of an extremely rare sea-star came as a great surprise to scientists. This species was previously thought to be extinct, but now they are found about 18 sunflower seastars off the coast of California.

This gave the scientists hope that they will be able to recover the species. They are eager because they know that these sea-stars provide significant help to the environment. They recover the kelp forests that bring provide  food and life for hundreds of marine species. These kelp also help fight against climate change the environment by absorbing carbon dioxide that contributes to global warming.

Almost everyone now knows that global warming is reaching extreme levels. Everyone wants to help the environment. Of course, companies from all over the world support the reproduction of the sea-stars and will help create new life on the planet, starting with the ocean. 

As mentioned, the sea-stars are an endangered species., Scientists did not know that it was Vibrio pectenicida. that was killing off the sea stars originally. They discovered found out that it was a bacteria that killed the sea stars. They did not know this when the sea-stars were are dying one by one.

Those 18 sea-stars that scientists have recently found help in order for them to recover and create new hope for the world.

Scientists are working to protect the 18 sunflower sea stars to improve the ocean ecosystem.