A new website showing what is beneath the waves of Long Island Sound may surprise beachgoers and boaters alike. Nestled in the sand and rocks below the surface are red beard sponges, soft pink coral, and the bright scarlet blood star, or starfish, as it is popularly known. The colorful display might be expected in the tropics, but it’s on the sea floor off Connecticut, too, along with the American lobster, clamshells, and bay scallops. The display can be seen in color photos and videos at www.lisrc.uconn.edu/lis_uwtour. (Cindy Weiss)
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