Starfish

Forbes, Edward. A history of British starfishes. London: J. Van Voorst, 1841. [Older Printed Books Collection, Special Collections, UCC Library, University College Cork, Ireland]

 

Did you know? Starfish and sea urchins are known as ‘Echinoderms’ and there are over 7000 species worldwide. Starfish can regenerate their limbs and even their internal organs. They are considered a keystone species; by feeding on mussels and barnacles they keep the ecological balance of marine life.​

SDG Targets 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.5, and 14.A are important to keep starfish life in balance. Starfish are vulnerable to pollution, habitat damage, and sea temperatures rising. There are also certain species that are damaging coral reefs due to the imbalance resulting from human causes.​

This image was created in response to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14 and formed part of Our Evolving Relationship with Life Below Water interactive exhibition. For more information see: https://libguides.ucc.ie/LifeBelowWater/

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