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A crown of thorns starfish is seen close up May 20 near Honokohau Harbor. Most people think that crown of thorns are green. They are actually red, however, the color red is quickly absorbed by the water so they appear green. Timothy Ewing/Community Contributor
A crown of thorns starfish is seen close up May 20 near Honokohau Harbor. Most people think that crown of thorns are green. They are actually red, however, the color red is quickly absorbed by the water so they appear green. Timothy Ewing/Community Contributor