How can the lifecycle of a starfish be prolonged?

Keeping a star in captivity should be thought of as a very long term commitment. At the aquarium where I volunteer there are stars that have been with us for over thirty years and are as healthy as the day they were collected. read more

Starfish exhibit a complex lifecycle, in which the young pass through two developmental stages before settling down on the ocean floor and becoming mature adults. read more

The baby starfish will spend a few days developing its organs and will then start to feed and grow. After a few years the star reaches sexual maturity and begins spawning, often on an annual cycle. It’s worth noting that, when preparing to spawn, as much as 30% of a star’s body weight is reproductive material. read more