Gulf of Maine Sea Stars (5 Species Assortment)
Discover the diversity of Maine’s cold-water echinoderms with the Gulf of Maine Sea Star Collection, featuring five stunning species of live sea stars hand-collected from the rocky intertidal and subtidal zones of the North Atlantic. These colorful and resilient species are ideal for aquariums, classrooms, and marine biology studies, providing an up-close look at the fascinating adaptations of echinoderms.
Depending on the “catch of the day,” your assortment may include:
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: Blood star
Scientific name: Henricia leviuscula
Locations: Shallow coastal waters, attached to rocks
Seasonality: Available all year
Color: Blood orange
Size: 1” – 3”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the each
Common name: Horse star
Scientific name: Hippasteria phrygiana
Locations: Shallow waters of the coast, attached to rocks, in cracks and crevices
Seasonality: Available all year
Color: Bright red to orange
Size: Up to 5”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the each
Common name: Spiny sea star
Scientific name: Crossaster papposus
Locations: Shallow coastal waters, attached to rocks, in cracks and crevices
Seasonality: Available all year
Color: Purple
Size: 8” – 10”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the each
Common name: Purple smooth sun star
Scientific name: Solaster endeca
Locations: Shallow waters of the coast, attached to rocks, in cracks and crevices
Seasonality: Available all year
Color: Purple
Size: 4” – 10”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the each
Each set highlights the color, form, and ecological role of these remarkable sea stars — from the small and vibrant Blood Star to the large, many-armed Sun Star. Sustainably hand-collected from Maine’s pristine coastal waters, these specimens make a striking addition to any marine collection.
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.
Gulf of Maine Sea Stars (5 Species Assortment)
Discover the diversity of Maine’s cold-water echinoderms with the Gulf of Maine Sea Star Collection, featuring five stunning species of live sea stars hand-collected from the rocky intertidal and subtidal zones of the North Atlantic. These colorful and resilient species are ideal for aquariums, classrooms, and marine biology studies, providing an up-close look at the fascinating adaptations of echinoderms.
Depending on the “catch of the day,” your assortment may include:
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: Blood star
Scientific name: Henricia leviuscula
Locations: Shallow coastal waters, attached to rocks
Seasonality: Available all year
Color: Blood orange
Size: 1” – 3”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the each
Common name: Horse star
Scientific name: Hippasteria phrygiana
Locations: Shallow waters of the coast, attached to rocks, in cracks and crevices
Seasonality: Available all year
Color: Bright red to orange
Size: Up to 5”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the each
Common name: Spiny sea star
Scientific name: Crossaster papposus
Locations: Shallow coastal waters, attached to rocks, in cracks and crevices
Seasonality: Available all year
Color: Purple
Size: 8” – 10”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the each
Common name: Purple smooth sun star
Scientific name: Solaster endeca
Locations: Shallow waters of the coast, attached to rocks, in cracks and crevices
Seasonality: Available all year
Color: Purple
Size: 4” – 10”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the each
Each set highlights the color, form, and ecological role of these remarkable sea stars — from the small and vibrant Blood Star to the large, many-armed Sun Star. Sustainably hand-collected from Maine’s pristine coastal waters, these specimens make a striking addition to any marine collection.
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.
A bucket containing an assortment of sea stars.
Tidepool Tim says, "The sea star assortment is an impressive aquarium addition as well as a classroom favorite."
