Question Sea Urchin Die Off

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Have any of you seen signs of sea urchin die off and algae overgrowth on your recent dive trips in the Caribbean? There have been reports of extensive involvement at St Eustatius
www.flseagrant.org

Scientists Discover Cause of Sea Urchin Die-offs in the Caribbean: a Protozoan Parasite - Florida Sea Grant

The long-spined sea urchin is an important species that helps keep coral reefs healthy. When long-spined sea urchins in the Caribbean began to die in large numbers in early 2022, scientists jumped in and discovered that a parasite was killing the animals.
www.flseagrant.org
 
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