The Freshest Sea Urchin in Australia
Explore the exquisite taste of our Tasmanian and Victorian Sea Urchins, harvested from the pristine waters of Tasmania and Victoria. These regions are renowned for their exceptional marine environments, providing the ideal conditions for the short spine sea urchin (Heliocidaris erythrogramma) to thrive.
Tasmanian Sea Urchins: Our Tasmanian sea urchins are carefully hand-picked from the nutrient-rich waters around St Helens and Hobart. The cool, clear waters of Tasmania contribute to the exceptional quality of these sea urchins. The rocky reefs and abundant marine life provide a perfect habitat, resulting in urchins with vibrant, creamy roe that offers a sweet and delicate flavor. These sea urchins are perfect for gourmet dishes and high-end culinary experiences, delivering a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a naturally sweet taste.
Victorian Sea Urchins: Harvested from the pristine waters of Port Phillip Bay in Victoria, our Victorian sea urchins are equally exceptional. The clean, nutrient-dense waters and rich biodiversity of this region ensure that each urchin meets the highest standards of quality. The sea urchins from Port Phillip Bay are known for their rich, buttery flavor and smooth, creamy texture, making them a luxurious addition to any culinary creation.
Our sea urchins are harvested sustainably and with great care, ensuring that only the best specimens are selected. This not only guarantees an exceptional taste experience but also supports the health and balance of the marine ecosystems in Tasmania and Victoria.
Indulge in the premium quality of our Tasmanian and Victorian Sea Urchins, whether enjoyed fresh, as sushi, or incorporated into sophisticated dishes. Each sea urchin embodies the pure, clean essence of Australia's coastal waters, offering a truly unique and memorable dining experience. By choosing our sea urchins, you are indulging in a luxurious product while contributing to responsible seafood sourcing practices.
Tasmania Sea Urchin
There are two types of sea urchins in Tasmanian waters, the short spined sea urchin, Heliocidaris erythrogramma which is endemic to Tasmania and has well established markets and is being harvested from August to December.
The second species is Long spined sea urchin Centrostephanus rodgersii. The long spined urchin has become established in Tasmanian waters following changes to the East Australian Current which has allowed this invasive species to be transported from New South Wales to the east coast of Tasmania. These are harvested from January till August every year.
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Where do we harvest our Sea Urchin?
The Tasman Sea is a marginal sea of the South Pacific Ocean, situated between Australia and New Zealand. The Tasman Sea is know for it's clean pure waters which shares it's ecosystem with an abundance of healthy and thriving marine life. This makes for the best areas for seafood harvesting, not to mention, Sea Urchin.
Diving and Harvesting Sea Urchin
The commercial diver need to be equipped with technical knowledge of overseeing the kelp conditions and to harvest the best age of sea urchin for the best quality of the sea urchin roes. These divers are all environmentally conscious and help to keep our reef in a good balance of kelp regrowth and the spawning of sea urchin.
HACCP Certified Processing Facility
HACCP Certification is a system that recognizes that a food business has developed, documented and implemented systems and procedures in accordance with HACCP.
HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis Critical Control point and is basically a tool to help identify and control food safety hazards that may occur within the food business.
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So you can be assured that all our produce from Tasmania Sea Urchin is at the epitome of quality for all our clients and retail customers.
