[header] How to treat a sea urchin sting [title] Recognize a sea urchin sting. [step] In order to treat a sea urchin sting, you must be certain you were stung by an urchin and not another marine animal. [substeps] Sea urchins have flat or globe shaped bodies and are covered in spines. 
They are found in oceans worldwide, but are more likely to be present in warmer regions. Sea urchins lurk in rocky parts of the water and will sting if threatened.