As he got closer, he noticed that the sea urchins weren't just black; some were purple, and they varied in size.
He couldn't tell what species the black ones were, since most sea urchins are that color. However, he could be fairly certain the purple ones were Purple Sea Urchins.
According to his prior research, the Central American sea urchin was the most popular variety in Panama. It was known for its extremely delicious flavor and plump meat, with a black or dark brown shell featuring white, orange, or red spots and stripes, making it a very conspicuous species.
The black ones in front of him were clearly not that.
The cold winter months are when sea urchins are at their most delicious. Although the temperature doesn't drop in tropical regions, this rule still holds true.
Data showed that Purple Sea Urchins weren't as popular as the Central American variety, but they still ranked a close second. For someone in his position, he was in no position to be picky.
