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Wasting sea urchins now coming our way?

Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2015 6:06 pm
by Jan K
I hope not, but here is the news from California:
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015 ... f8338474=1

Re: Wasting sea urchins now coming our way?

Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 6:44 am
by Tidepool Geek
Hi Jan,

Fascinating article; thanks for the link!

We've recently noted one or two Green Urchins with small patches of missing spines at the Feiro Center. Like you, I hope it's just a coincidence but the article makes it a little foreboding.

Ominously yours,
Alex

Re: Wasting sea urchins now coming our way?

Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2015 1:12 am
by Dusty2
Strange, the sea star wasting syndrome has increased the urchin populations in it's wake. maybe this is Mother natures way of trying to balance things. We can hope I guess.