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, ...

A sea cucumber, lying innocently on a bed of sand, looks kind of like a blob, and feels almost plushy. But although the creatures seem squishy and defenseless, they have evolved fascinating strategies ...

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 ...