Green Sea Urchin

Green Sea Urchin

Author:  Martina Sarra Video and photos by Lucinda Booth and D. Young Scientific Name:  Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis Size Range:the average adult size is 50 mm (2 in), but it has been recorded at a diameter of 87 mm (3.4 in).  Of the three species of sea urchin...
Purple Sea Urchin

Purple Sea Urchin

Authors: Emma Grigg & Nastja Kharine Scientific Name: Strongylocentrotus purpuratus Size range: normally grows to 10cm (4 inches) but may be as large as 15 cm (6 inches)   Identifying Features:  As in its name, the purple sea urchin is a dark purple but it...