Asterias amurensis Swarm | Japanese Common Starfish

This type of swarming behavior is common with scavengers like these Asterias amurensis starfishes. After coming across organic debris on the ocean floor, these animals pile on to consume it. This keeps the ecosystem clean and recycles nutrients. Photographed in Hokkaido, Japan.

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This type of swarming behavior is common with scavengers like these Asterias amurensis starfishes. After coming across organic debris on the ocean floor, these animals pile on to consume it. This keeps the ecosystem clean and recycles nutrients. Photographed in Hokkaido, Japan.