Did You Know?
Some urchins can live for over 30 years!
What They Eat
Urchins eat sea plants and small bugs.
Where They Live
Urchins live in the ocean and seas.
What urchins Does
They help keep the ocean clean.
They are food for some fish and birds.
They can make the sea floor safe.
They help plants grow in the sea.
Some people eat urchins as food.
They have hard shells to protect them.
More About urchins
Urchins have been in the sea for a long time. They are very old animals. They can be found in many oceans around the world. Some urchins are small, while others are big.
Urchins are important for the ocean. They help keep the sea plants healthy. When there are too many urchins, they can eat too many plants. This can hurt the ocean.
Did you know that some urchins can glow? They can change colors too! They are neat to learn about and see in the sea.
