British Columbia has some of the highest diversity of sea stars anywhere on the planet—from the ubiquitous ochre sea star to the longarmed rainbow star.

So just how many sea star species live in British Columbia?

We're still working to find out.

Editing and animation by Koby Michaels
Produced by Koby Michaels, Josh Silberg and Kelly Fretwell
Videography by Grant Callegari
Additional videography by Josh Silberg, Katrina Pyne and Infield Fly Productions
Blood star photos by the Florida Museum of Natural History