Sharks smash sea urchins in discovery that could help

October 16, 2024 7:12 AM

Sharks smash sea urchins in discovery that could help in battle with invasive pest. Researchers uncover unexpected findings after sharks munch far more voraciously on the spiky sea creatures left out "on a platter" for the invasive creature's known predators, lobsters.
posted by chariot pulled by cassowaries (5 comments total)

The title is just a fragment of the first sentence of the description, not even a complete one.
posted by I-Write-Essays at 9:55 AM on October 16, 2024 [1 favorite]

Unleash the gourmet chefs!
posted by BWA at 10:42 AM on October 16, 2024

I guess like all good food the key is presentation. Tied to a stick versus scuttling around in the kelp. The lobsters must not have a taste for B&D urchins. But the sharks seem to.
posted by njohnson23 at 10:57 AM on October 16, 2024 [1 favorite]

Ever since one of these spiny bastards stabbed me in the leg while I was in Mexico, I also eat them as often as I can.
posted by bashos_frog at 11:15 AM on October 16, 2024

Sea Otters are also big fans.
posted by shnarg at 3:17 PM on October 16, 2024