Ochre sea stars (Pisaster ochraceus) are a common sight at FMR, but they are always a hit with visitors, perhaps because of their beautiful colors. Usually about as big across as a dessert plate, ochre stars have five arms or rays and come in two color variations at FMR: purple…
FFMR volunteer naturalist Mary DeLong reports: On December 2 I led a walk with fellow volunteer naturalist Bill Gomez. We were with Nan Ho and her her students of La Positas Community College. It being a minus tide there was a fabulous variety of creatures to see. Some highlights were…
Hundreds of visitors braved the chilly and rainy weather this past weekend (December 4th and 5th, 2010) and were rewarded with many beautiful sights, including this sea lemon nudibranch, Anisodoris nobilis. Some nudibranchs are hard to find, but this one was out in the open, relying on its bright coloring…