Starfish Point is another place you should make time to see. Here you will see a few different types of sea stars in the shallow water. You can use two fingers to lightly touch them. Take your snorkel mask so you can watch them move along the sandy bottom.
Do not pick them up and especially do not take them out of the water. It can kill them. Sea stars are consider keystone species, which means they help to maintain a healthy ecosystem by eating certain species that would otherwise over populate the area. At popular times, this place can be crowded so try coming early or in the off season.Â
Another option, is Rum Point, which is a few minutes from Starfish Point. Try grabbing some food, drinks, and relax on the beach.Â
Don’t forget to add Bioluminescent Bay to your trip. Due to certain Mangrove trees and the nutrients they produce in the water, a number of Dinoflagellates will use them for photosynthesis. These small micro-organisms have a chemical called luciferin, which will allow them to glow blue when moved around.Â