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Urchins devour kelp, which sequesters carbon and serves as shelter and food for a vast array of marine life.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2025

Urchins have hurt both species, though giant kelp forests have fared better.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2023

The plot here is annotated by a Greek chorus of street Urchins.

From New York Times • Oct. 17, 2019

Sea Urchins and Frozen Milk, Cucumber and Dill Remove sea urchins from hyperbaric chamber and get junior member of staff to cut off spines so you don't spike yourself.

From The Guardian • Nov. 22, 2010

The little Urchins did not again try to reach the beach, but they ate plenty and they grew big.

From The Sun's Babies by Howes, Edith



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