STARFISH CRISIS

SEA STAR WASTING SYNDROME

• In Anchorage, Alaska
• Numerous sea stars are dying from a strange disease, the symptoms include;
• unnatural twisting of the arms, and white spots on the starfish's body

SEA STARS DYING IN SAN DIEGO

• The epidemic known as sea star wasting syndrome, has gone 2,500 miles and has reached San Diego
• The disease has seemingly stopped since November
• Aquarium workers are encouraged to monitor the animals and to be cautious

IS CAPTIVITY TO BLAME?

• Research has shown that more starfish in captivity than in the wild
• Stress in animals in captivity is higher, and are more likely to get sick
• This is quite common in zoos and aquariums
• Workers probably didn't think that highly of it

WILL THIS CONTINUE?

• Scientists have proven that this infection has no link to nuclear crisis
• No one knows if the disease will reoccur