![]() Thus far, they have not been given this official designation. In Canada and the USA, discussions continue regarding whether to list sunflower stars as endangered. If studies reflect the need, classify sea stars as Imperiled Species by the Species at Risk Act. The previous Ocean Watch Howe Sound Edition (2017) increased public awareness throughout the Sound, although this was not a government action. Increase public education about sea star wasting disease to encourage participation in citizen science projects, and personal actions to help decrease overfishing, pollution, habitat damage and stressors. If applicable to your organization, encourage companywide participation in this citizen science project.Īlmost 50 observations have been submitted to the above monitoring site from Átl’ḵa7tsem/ Txwnéwu7ts/Howe Sound alone. Your observations can help researchers track disease spread and understand the potential causes and consequences of sea star wasting. If you see a sick or dying sea star, please submit your observations to the UC Santa Cruz monitoring site.
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