Mediterranean sea urchins are more vulnerable than previously thought

(University of Barcelona) The sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus, an eatable species of great commercial interest found in the Mediterranean and North-East Atlantic, is more vulnerable than so far believed. This is stated in a study by the University of Barcelona, the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the University of Troms ø (Norway) on the genetic distribution of populations of this species.
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - Category: Biology Source Type: news