Sea Urchin Breeding at The Florida Aquarium

This short video highlights a partnership between the Florida Aquarium in Tampa and the University of Florida to raise Diadema sea urchins for coral reef restoration in Florida. Viewers get a behind-the-scenes look at the aquaculture process, from spawning adult urchins and raising delicate larvae to preparing young urchins for release onto reefs through partnerships with conservation agencies. The resource showcases how aquariums, researchers, and natural resource managers work together to support marine ecosystem recovery.