The sea urchin population in many coastal areas is on the increase, and this could have a negative impact on recreational activities associated with the coast. In certain areas, hundreds of these ...

"We know the pathogen hurts," says Dr Omri Bronstein at Tel Aviv University, placing a dead black sea urchin - its body the size and shape of a flattened tennis ball - into my hands. He says there ...

However, kina are not only to be found in New Zealand. I’ve eaten “uni” in Japan, “oursin” in France and of course “sea urchin” here in the UK, but not always raw like back home.

The Pikopiko was one of the foods traditionally eaten at Matariki feasts. Kina (sea urchin) – in season year-round with ...

HIRONO, Iwate Prefecture--Sea urchin are a culinary delicacy, but because their shells are often seen as too difficult or costly to recycle, they end up getting tossed out in bulk. But a local ...

Sea urchins before the experiment (Left) and after the experiment (Right). Usui's findings have paved the way for urchin farmers not only in Kanagawa, but also around Japan, to dish up local produce.

Warming waters and over-hunting the marine mammals that once brought balance to the ecosystem have led to an overpopulation of Pacific purple sea urchins. And while sprawling urchin barrens sound like ...

When it comes to expensive delicacies, one my favourites is sea urchin, or uni in Japanese. If I see it on a menu, I'm almost sure to order it. Because its delicate flavour is so elusive ...

These masses of sea urchins eat kelp and seagrass, the loss of which is devastating to underwater ecosystems. The problem is increasing, with the long-spined sea urchin (Centrostephanus rodgersii) – ...

Affected shellfish include bivalve shellfish such as mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles and scallops, as well as pūpū (cat's eyes), Cook's turban and kina (sea urchin). The warning ...

Standard Maine lobsters can be used as well. 1. Make infused butter: Combine butter, sea urchin, herbs, scallions, peppercorns, salt and lime juice. Reserve 1 tbsp of chopped parsley and scallions ...

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