The domestic popularity of sea urchins has grown considerably in recent years . In the past few years, scientists have discovered that these creatures are able to survive on a diet consisting mostly of tiny crustaceans and other marine creatures. `` Most Americans get bored with food real easily , so this is a new and hot item that is unique in taste and texture , '' Leask says . Urchins are wanted at restaurants for their prized roe , called uni .
The domestic popularity of sea urchins has grown considerably in recent years . In the past few years, scientists have discovered that these creatures are able to survive on a diet consisting mostly of tiny crustaceans and other marine creatures. Urchins are wanted at restaurants for their prized roe , called uni .