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

The purple sea urchin Strongylocentrotus purpuratus has been used for over 150 years as a model organism in developmental biology. Using this model species, scientists have been able to describe, in ...

Infected sea urchin on Reunion Island. Photo credit: Jean-Pascal Quod.

The red sea urchin (Mesocentrotus franciscanus) is one of the earth's longest-living animals, reported to live more than 100 years without showing signs of aging. To further understand the genetic ...

Lembeh, Sulawesi, Indonesia Info from Licensor: "The crab was running with a fancy sea urchin on it. The sea urchins have spines, which may be a good defense. Also, there are no big fish here that eat ...

There are growing concerns about the worldwide expansion of coral reef destruction. Research team: “This is an extremely ...

Bring the beauty of the deep sea to your garden with the Sea Urchin Plant Pot! Inspired by the intricate textures of real sea urchins, this unique planter adds a coastal touch to any space. Its sturdy ...

Even 40 years later, the sea urchin population—and consequently the reef—has not recovered." In 2022, the disease reemerged in the Caribbean, targeting the surviving sea urchin populations and ...

A scuticociliate parasite is causing mass die-offs of sea urchins across the Caribbean, Red Sea and Indian Ocean, leading to algal overgrowth on coral reefs. Scientists warn this could trigger ...

Even 40 years later, the sea urchin population — and consequently the reef — has not recovered." In 2022, the disease reemerged in the Caribbean, targeting the surviving sea urchin populations ...