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Shell Fun on Anna Maria Island

Welcome to the beautiful Anna Maria Island. While on your stay be sure to head down to our clear water and white sandy beaches. Also look out for Sting rays,Starfish,Sand dollars and Sea shells while on the beach. Sting Rays Can live to 15 to 25 years old, and up to 790 lbs. String rays are a threatened species and they live in warm,tropical waters. There can be up to 8 in a litter. Favorite food is crustaceans,snails,and fish. DO NOT FEED OR TOUCH THEM! Starfish Starfish only thrive in salt water, They have the ability to regenerate body parts. A lost limb of a starfish can create a new starfish. The average life span of a starfish is 35 years old. They are great to look at but please f you see one out of the water that is still of color then please help it back into the water. It is illegal to remove starfish from of water if alive.  Sand dollar Sand dollars move using the spines on the uderside body. They barrow down in the sand for protection and food. They are