One of the best places for kids of all ages to find ocean life is simply along the shoreline. One of our favorite treasures to find along a Maui shoreline is the shingle urchin, which is also called a helmet urchin. Just like a helmet is used for protection, the urchin’s helmet-like shape is protection from the rough surf. Their tiny tube feet cling to rocks through crashing waves. These echinoderms have a beautiful deep purple color and are often hard to spot on the rocks.
