sea star

At Bodega Bay gift shop I saw dried sea stars for sale.  Looks pretty nice, I think my little boy would enjoy having one around.

Does anyone know if we can take sea stars from the ocean ourselves?  Thanks.

I believe I saw that addressed in Carrie Wilson's DFG Q&A email.  Anyone have that archived?

From what I remember, I think she wrote that it's illegal to collect them on most beaches, but divers can take them at a certain depth...  or I could be trippin'.   

Hunting starfish
Question: Is it legal to take a starfish off the rocks in the ocean? If it is, do you need a license? (Mike H.)

Answer: Sea stars (starfish) may not be taken off the nearshore rocks in California if they are between the mean high tide line and 1,000 feet seaward of the mean low tide line. Outside of this zone you may take 35 sea stars, and yes, you’ll need a valid fishing license. And if you do still choose to venture out past the 1,000 ft. zone for them, and you’re north of Yankee Point, you can only take them while free diving (CCR Title 14, section 29.05(d)).

http://californiaoutdoors.wordpress.com/page/2/

Thank you for the info! Good to know how far I have to swim to get them!

How many do you want?