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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Nick Forbes

Shock as thousands of dead starfish litter UK beach

Thousands of starfish have been found washed up on a Scottish beach, with an expert suggesting heavy seas and strong currents are to blame for the mass stranding.

The invertebrates were discovered across a wide stretch of Kirkcaldy beach in Fife on Monday, with many propelled onto the paved footpath by large waves.

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