We cannot deny that starfish are among the most beautiful creatures in the ocean. They are mysterious and surprising. People, both young and old, collect these animals to keep in their homes as souvenirs of their trips to the beach.

If you need to go on a beach vacation soon, keeping these starfish makes a great gift. The conservation of starfish is easy and simple. To properly preserve a starfish, you need the following, namely; isopropyl alcohol, or if you can get your hands on formaldehyde, all the better.

If you see a starfish immediately make sure it is dead, you can easily find out by turning the starfish over and watching for any movement. If the starfish is ever still alive, don’t even consider taking it home with you. Rather, return it to the sea. Give the starfish a chance to live, as the starfish usually crawls along the shore in search of food. Other people will try to clean the starfish and others will not. Cleaning it before conservation is very useful. Dilute your regular detergent in a bucket of water. For best results, soak starfish in isopropyl alcohol or formaldehyde. Soak starfish in this solution for about 4 days. If you don’t have time to keep the starfish during your trip, be sure to thoroughly dry the fish immediately after washing. Drying your starfish is a very simple process, just let it dry in direct sunlight and you should be fine. Take extra precautions with the arms of the starfish. To keep the starfish’s arms from curling up, it’s good to put some weight on it. Store properly.

In the process of drying the starfish, it is expected to emit odor. This is perfectly normal and will usually go away as soon as it dries. Put the starfish in a dry place in your home. There are numerous methods to display a starfish. Other people use a box to put the starfish inside. This practice ensures that damage is kept to a minimum as these aquatic animals after drying are very fragile. You may also consider using a clear container. Some prefer to use shelves to display their starfish and other beach vacation items. Be careful that insects and mice do not eat the starfish, the chemicals used to treat the starfish will deteriorate over time and when this happens they will break down.

By keeping this beautiful sea creature, you will also protect your wonderful memories of the beach.