Meet Moon & Stars
Stars the Spiny Starfish (Marthasterias glacialis) and Moon the Edible Sea Urchin (Echinus esculentus) live amongst one of Cornwall’s most colourful underwater neighbourhoods near Porth Kerris.
This pair shone out about 3m above me and my mind immediately went to the night sky. Stars almost neon turquoise arms stood out against the reef like a star suspended in a galaxy of colour, while a full Moon hung below.
The longer I looked, the more life seemed to appear. Kelp, seaweeds, sponges and countless other marine organisms covered every surface, creating a thriving underwater community.
Reefs like this are the true foundations of life on our planet. Many of the ocean’s greatest wonders are it's small silent residents.
Species
Spiny Starfish (Marthasterias glacialis) & Edible Sea Urchin (Echinus esculentus)
SeaWild Fact
The Spiny Starfish (Marthasterias glacialis) is Britain’s largest native sea star and can grow to over 70 cm across. The Edible Sea Urchin (Echinus esculentus) uses hundreds of tiny tube feet to move, feed and cling to the reef.
Location
Porth Kerris, Cornwall, UK
Date Captured
2nd April 2026
Photographer
Fish Garner
Collection
Meet the Locals – The SeaWild Art Collection
© Fish Garner / SeaWild.org
Size Guide
Centimeters
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(A3) Large portrait art print |
The art print is 29.7 x 42cm |
(A3) Large landscape art print |
The art print is 42 x 29.7cm |
(A4) Portrait art print |
The art print is 21 x 29.7cm |
(A4) Landscape art print |
The art print is 29.7 x 21cm |
(A5) Small portrait art print |
The art print is 14.8 x 21cm |
(A5) Small landscape art print |
The art print is 21 x 14.8cm |
Product Specification
Large Portrait Art Print - 29.7 x 42 cm (11.6 x 16.5 in) (A3) printed on 300gsm 100% recycled paper.
