Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis

Green sea urchin
Oursin vert
Erizo de mar verde

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic

Surrounding and environment

The species is generally found on the reef
The species is rather mobile for an echinoderm
The species can be found between 0 and 300 Meters.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally living in a group
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 10 cm
Maximum age known : 45 year(s)
The animal is a grazer of algae.

Relationship with humans

The spines of the animal can be dangerous
The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing