Would anyone have any suggestions for specific areas or beaches, time of
year, or conditions conducive for collecting sea urchins?   Also if
anyone has any tips on protecting and preserving them, it would be
appreciated.  These would primarily be used in making crafts.  On
Sanibel in March of '98, I was able to find a good many, but in the fall
of '98, there were virtually none.
Carol Goodman, [log in to unmask]
Richmond, VA , USA