It might look like it's from outer space — but the sea urchin is as local as it gets. And according to one seafood aficionado, there's no better time of year to get a taste of the delicious "sea ...

Purple sea urchins have eaten 95 percent of the underwater forests along California’s Mendocino Coast. Here's how you can help. In recent years, purple sea urchins have proliferated along California’s ...