Sea Star with Disease (IMAGE) University of California - Santa Cruz Caption White lesions on a sea star's arms are the first sign of sea star wasting syndrome. Credit Melissa Miner Usage Restrictions For use only with news coverage of this research. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.