Maine Sea Urchin
Uni "Roe" is a delicacy in ultra-fine dining. Beautiful yellow.
Creamy, Light Sea Flavor
Quick Facts
Commonly Known As:
Maine Uni, Green Urchin,
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Species Name
Uni
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Latin Name
Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis
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Origin
Gulf Of Maine
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Harvest Method
Hand Cultivated
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Range & Habitat
North Atlantic & New England
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Producer
New England Fleet
Range & Habitat
New England Fleet
New England was once the wealthiest region in the United States. Between 1850 and 1910 New Bedford was considered the whaling capital of the world. At this time whale oil and by products were more valuable than any other natural resource next to gold. The Seamen hunting these mammals were some of the richest men of their time building huge mansions along the coastline of New Bedford. They assembled the finest modern fishing fleets to hunt this ocean gem and nearly drove the whale to extinction. Today, New Bedford has transformed itself into a large scallop port along the Eastern Seaboard and produces the largest amount of shucked meats for our domestic consumption. In keeping with SeafoodS.com's commitment to providing complete regional solutions, our team has also layered in day-boat producers and aqua-culture artisans in Nantucket, Cape Cod, Boston, Glouster and many other local fisheries of the Northeast.
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