Researchers reported that a tiny single-celled parasite caused a massive 2022 die-off of sea urchins in the Caribbean Sea. (Ian Hewson/Cornell University via AP) That case was never solved.

Sea urchin stings can be painful and can lead to infection. They are not usually dangerous, but a few species have a toxin that can have fatal consequences. First aid steps include removing the ...

Ingredient 101: Sea urchin The reproductive organs of a spiky sea creature may seem a rather unlikely delicacy, but sea urchin has long been revered in cuisines across the globe.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — If you've gone snorkeling or visited the touch tank at your local aquarium, you've likely seen a sea urchin. The black, spiny creatures play a critical role to the health ...

The source of last year's sea urchin deaths may also be linked to the 1980s outbreak that killed almost all the urchins in the Caribbean.

But only 5% of Northern California’s kelp forests remain today, replaced by vast “urchin barrens” where spiny purple urchins alone cover the sea floor off the coast of places like Mendocino ...

Sea urchin or uni is definitely an acquired taste. But, what part of this unique shellfish are you actually eating when you ...

Sea urchin's spiny, elastic strength revealed. by Myles Gough, University of New South Wales. A microscopic view of the the sea urchin's hollow spine. Credit: Tsafnat ...

Sea urchin's spiny strength revealed Date: October 3, 2012 Source: University of New South Wales Summary: For the first time, a team of Australian engineers has modelled the microscopic mechanics ...

Sydney, Australia - For the first time, a team of Australian engineers has modelled the microscopic mechanics of a sea urchin's spine, gaining insight into how these unusual creatures withstand ...