I had a couple of what I call “National Geographic” moments during this reach where I came up close and personal with sea life, insects and four-legged land animals. Here is the first. A guy asked me if I wanted to take a picture of the “thing” in his hand. I thought it was cool looking until I notice it was moving.

“What the h…!! What is it??”
“Sea urchin.”
“Oh wow…wow”
I snapped two pictures of it, and then shot a quick clip. The video is a little mesmerizing and kind of creepy, but harmless.



https://youtu.be/gLZ1JRPCeFY

Although I’m fascinated with the heavy, spiny creature, I worry that it’s suffering. “What are you going to do with it?”
“Throw it back.”
He promptly walked to the ocean edge and tossed it back in the water.



Now I understand why stepping on one or having a needle in your skin is so painful. The points are hard and sharp.