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Thousands of dead starfish have washed up on a beach after recent rough seas and strong winds. Shocking pictures captured yesterday show a mass stranding of the sea creatures near Walpole Bay in Margate. Beach-goers have been warned to keep away from them as they might have infectious diseases. The Environment Agency says creatures such as mussels, starfish, crabs and razor clams live on rocky habitats and can be easily dislodged amid unsettled weather, onshore winds or spring tides – causing them to be washed ashore. “We continue to monitor reports of wash-ups and if people do have concerns a…