"George" > wrote in message
...
> Musashi, you asked about the Uni. I have never bought it in the stores,
> but the local fisherman drag and dive for urchins. The state site calls
> them Green Sea Urchin's. I found a website that sells whole live urchins
> at $49.95 US for 4 pounds. http://www.shop-maine.com/sf_index.asp (no
> affiliation with me.)
>
> Ten years ago, they were trash in the lobster traps around here, but now
> are over-fished and the state is considering limits. The case as always,
> study after the damage is done.
>
> I don't know about the quality, but our water is cold and we have some
> of the best lobster on the planet, so I suspect our Uni should stand up
> to scrutiny. - George
>

I presume the vast majority are destined for export to Japan.