Close-up of crown-of-thorns starfish

Close-up of starfish shows spikes and countless red dots.

Close-up of crown-of-thorns starfish

A close-up view of a crown-of-thorns starfish at Gardner Pinnacles, within the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.

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Greg McFall/NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

Facility

Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument

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Public Domain

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Corals

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