Sea urchin stings aren’t usually fatal, but they are dangerous. You should be aware of the symptoms and treatments so you can get professional help if you need it.

Discover the benefits of harvesting sea urchin on the west coast. Join us for the next sea urchin removal event in September.

Urchin populations along the California coast have exploded during the last decade, threatening kelp forests and commercial fisheries. New solutions and experiments to address this are in the works.