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National Museum warns public about dangerous flower urchins on Philippine beaches

Interaksyon [Unofficial] March 19, 2026
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The National Museum of the Philippines has reminded the public to exercise caution when visiting beaches, citing the presence of the flower urchin (Toxopneustes pileolus), a highly venomous sea urchin found in shallow waters. According to the museum, the flower urchin was recognized by Guinness World Records in 2014 as the “most dangerous sea urchin.” […] The post National Museum warns public about dangerous flower urchins on Philippine beaches appeared first on Interaksyon.

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