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Sea urchin "ranches" provide uni while protecting kelp forests

Oct 19, 2020
The new focus on farming the spiny blobs could also help with kelp recovery, an essential part of Pacific coastal habitats.
Oregon Sea Farms sells sea urchins for about $10 each. Above, a red sea urchin.
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Deal between sushi giants highlights "grocerant" trend

Jul 3, 2019
It just might be that the American grocery store is the new mall food court.
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New York restaurant owner says tips not needed

Jun 19, 2013
Sushi Yasuda argues that staff at the Japanese restaurant in Manhattan are paid a fair wage and don’t need tips to compensate for low pay.