Dying Sea Star (IMAGE) Oregon State University Caption The leg of this purple ochre sea star in Oregon is disintegrating, as it dies from sea star wasting syndrome. Credit (Photo by Elizabeth Cerny-Chipman, courtesy of Oregon State University) Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.