Sea urchin killer spreads to new species, region
The spread of a microscopic pathogen threatens sea urchin populations and coral reefs around the world.
Tag: long-spined sea urchins
UF scientists find good places to grow long-spined sea urchins, a starting point to restore ‘the lawn mowers of the reefs’
Disease nearly wiped out the long-spined sea urchin in the early 1980s, leading to algae overgrowing reefs.
Scientists identify parasite killing sea urchins; Fort Lauderdale flood victims await help
The parasite has been known to infect fish, but scientists had never seen such a lethal infection in urchins.
Sea Urchins To The Rescue: Florida Researchers Launch Breeding Program To Help Revive Ailing Reefs
Florida has an underappreciated secret weapon to help heal its ailing reefs: prickly sea urchins. Recently, the National Oceanic and ...