Corals are foundational for ocean life. Known as the rainforests of the sea, they create habitats for 25% of all marine organisms, despite only covering less than 1% of the ocean's area. Coral patches ...

Sea cucumbers are marine invertebrates found in every ocean around the world. There are over 1,700 known species, ranging from less than an inch to over 6 feet long. Although many have elongated, ...

Sea cucumbers are the ocean's janitors, cleaning the seabed and recycling nutrients back into the water. But this humble marine invertebrate could also hold the key to stopping the spread of cancer.

From their bizarre name to their blobby worm shape to the fact that its anus is also a mouth, sea cucumbers are some of the most outlandish things in the ocean. There are more than 1,700 species in ...

These spiny or slimy ocean creatures display an astonishing diversity of appearances, behaviors and lifestyles—and many are increasingly threatened Katarina Zimmer, Knowable Magazine Sea cucumbers ...

The headless chicken monster is a type of sea cucumber. Many animals have acquired silly nicknames from amused humans. Raccoons are trash pandas. Snakes are danger noodles. Ocean dwellers aren’t ...

Scientists in China have conducted a year-long study on six “aquavoltaics” farms hosting sea cucumber aquacultures under the solar panels. Due to the lower water temperature, the hibernation period of ...

When we ponder bioluminescence, our minds often conjure images of mesmerizing squids and radiant fish, captivating our imagination with their dazzling displays. However, as research progresses, we’re ...

By Madeline Shaw Off the northwestern coast of Australia, in some of the world’s most pristine and diverse coral reefs, sea ...

The oceans are home to many of Earth's longest living creatures. Glass sponges can survive for more than 10,000 years, and an individual quahog clam can thrive for more than 500. A few jellyfish, ...