Miller et al 2024 Kina Roe Data.xlsx

We assessed whether sea urchin roe quality within urchin barrens in northeastern Aotearoa New Zealand can be sufficient for harvest, and whether sea urchin removal can ultimately enhance urchin roe condition (by increasing food quality and quantity). We monitored roe condition (roe weight and gonadosomatic index [GSI]) in kelp forest and urchin barrens monthly for one year at two sites, and quarterly over two years at four sites following large-scale (1.6–2 ha) sea urchin removal from urchin barrens.

本研究旨在评估新西兰东北部海胆荒原中海胆卵的品质是否足以进行收获，以及海胆的移除是否最终能够提升海胆卵的状况（通过提高食物的品质与数量）。我们对两个地点的藻类森林和海胆荒原进行了为期一年的月度监测，以及四个地点在经过大规模（1.6-2公顷）海胆移除后的两年季度监测，以追踪海胆卵的状况（海胆卵重量和生殖器官体指数[GOI]）。