Unusual surge of 9-armed sea stars reported along Florida’s Space Coast

Unusual surge of 9-armed sea stars on Brevard coast

An unusual and rare sighting is sparking excitement along Florida’s Space Coast, where beachgoers are reporting a surge in the appearances of nine-armed sea stars washed ashore.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - An unusual and rare sighting is sparking excitement along Florida’s Space Coast, where beachgoers are reporting a surge in the appearances of nine-armed sea stars washed ashore.

What we know:

Social media groups are talking about a surge in sea star sightings on the Space Coast.

Many people have shared the rare experience of seeing nine-armed creatures in the sand. They have lived near the water their whole life but haven’t seen a sea star with that many arms up close.

The animals still seemed to be alive because their tentacles were