This blog is dedicated to the environmental well-being of our Florida coastal habitat.

This blog is
dedicated to the environmental well-being of coastal habitat.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Short Spined Urchin

Sea Urchins, like sea stars, sand dollars, and sea cucumbers are in the Echinoderm class. Sea Urchins graze in sea grass beds. They are not dangerous to humans.

On the under side, beak-like teeth are visible.
Sea Urchin "Test"

SEA URCHIN SOUP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI6bquY21I0&NR=1

Note: Interesting to watch. Try this at your own risk. We have not tried it.