Gulf of Maine Echinoderms (5 Species)

Gulf of Maine Echinoderms (5 Species Assortment)

Discover the beauty and diversity of Maine’s coastal invertebrates with our Gulf of Maine Echinoderm Collection — a hand-collected assortment of five live species that may include sea stars, sea cucumbers, sand dollars, and sea urchins. These specimens represent the key echinoderm groups found along the cold, nutrient-rich shores of the North Atlantic. Ideal for classroom study, marine research, or aquarium display, each collection provides a fascinating look at this vital group of marine invertebrates.

Depending on the “catch of the day,” your assortment may include:

Common name: Blood star
Scientific name: Henricia leviuscula
Locations: Shallow waters of the coast, attached to rocks
Seasonality: Available all year
Color: Blood orange
Size: 1” – 3”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the each

Common name: Northern sea star
Scientific name: Asterias amurensis
Locations: Shallow coastal waters, attached to rocks
Seasonality: Available all year
Colors: Red, brown, purple, green
Size: 6” – 8”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the each

Common name: Orange sea cucumber
Scientific name: Cucumaria miniata
Locations: Shallow waters of the coast, attached to rocks, in cracks and crevices
Seasonality: Available all year
Colors: Dark brown, tan, maroon, or purple with orange feeding tentacles and tube feet
Size: 4” – 8”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the each

Common name: Sylky sea cucumber
Scientific name: Chirodota laevis
Locations: Shallow coastal waters, attached to rocks, in cracks and crevices
Seasonality: Available all year
Colors: Dark brown, tan, maroon, or purple with fine lateral lines and orange feet
Size: 2” – 3”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the each

Common name: Sand dollar
Scientific name: Echinarachnius parma
Locations: Shallow coastal waters in fine sand
Seasonality: Available all year
Colors: Deep grey, brown
Size: 2” – 3”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the each

Each set is carefully assembled from hand-collected echinoderms native to the Gulf of Maine, offering a vibrant, educational snapshot of coastal biodiversity.

Note: This is a live marine specimen collection. Natural variations in size, color, and species assortment should be expected. If you would like any specimens preserved, please send a request to: info@gulfofme.com.