Are sea urchins in Kauai poisonous?
Are sea urchins in Kauai poisonous? Luckily sea urchins found in Hawai'i do not contain poison that could be deadly to humans and most sea urchin spines do not need surgical removal. The needle sharp wana spines are also fragile and brittle and brake away from the sea urchin easily, usually leaving the spines embedded in a person's skin.
Is it OK to take shells from Hawaii?
Collecting beach glass and shells is still allowed. But if you're collecting shells for the purposes of commercial activity, a Commercial Marine License is required per HRS §189-2,3 and Hawai'i Administrative Rule §13-74-20.