Topic: Sea Urchin

An ecological emergency is unfolding off the coast of California where purple sea urchins have decimated 90% of the kelp forests. The population explosion is attributed to warming waters and a disease that wiped out starfish, the urchins' natural predator. Current regulations limit harvesting to manual collection, which volunteers argue is insufficient to manage the billions of urchins present.

Adam Curry recounts his experiences being hosted by Sir Mark and Dame Astrid in Tokyo, including a smooth arrival at the airport and high-end dining. He describes seeing piles of salt and watermelons at restaurant entrances, which are traditional talismans used to ward off evil spirits. The segment concludes with a discussion of Japanese delicacies like uni (sea urchin) and oversized asparagus.

Adam describes being hosted by Sir Mark and Dame Astrid in Tokyo, including a ride in a luxury car featuring live Sumo wrestling on TV. He recounts a visit to a restaurant where a watermelon and piles of salt were placed at the entrance to ward off evil spirits. The segment concludes with a discussion on eating high-quality uni (sea urchin) and giant asparagus.