Species

Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis (Green sea urchin)

Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis. Photo: (c) l_bateman, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis is commonly known as the green sea urchin because of its characteristic green color. It is commonly found in northern waters all around the world including both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans to a northerly latitude of 81 degrees and as far south as the Puget Sound (Washington State) and England. The average adult size is around 50 mm (2 in), but it has been recorded at a diameter of 87 mm (3.4 in). The green sea urchin…

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