A pale pink starfish with five rounded arms on a dark sandy background.

Sea Star

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This sea star in the family Porcellanasteridae is likely a new species. It was collected during Papahānaumokuākea ROV and Mapping expedition Dive 14 from a depth of 2,319 meters (7,608 feet).