Podcast:Short Wave Published On: Thu Aug 26 2021 Description: Sunflower sea stars play a key role in ocean ecosystems on the West Coast - and they are disappearing in record numbers. Science correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce tells us about the plight of the Sunflower sea star and one biologist's unique fight to save them.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy