sea cucumber Archives

This transparent-bodied sea cucumber belongs to the Elpidiidae family and is called 'unicumber'. You can clearly see its intestines and that it has been eating sediment. We can only guess what the long tail is used for, but probably to be able to swim. Photo: SMARTEX/NHM/NOC

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Away Team Report: Unknown Species Discovered On A Deep-sea Expedition To The Clarion Clipperton Zone

by Keith CowingJune 9, 2024June 9, 2024

Transparent sea cucumbers, bowl-shaped sponges, and pink sea pigs are some of the fascinating animals discovered during a deep-sea expedition to the Pacific Ocean.

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Ocean World Away Teams: Exploring life In The Deepest Parts Of The Indian Ocean

by Keith CowingJune 12, 2023June 12, 2023

Scientists have used a human-occupied submersible to explore one of the Indian Ocean’s deepest and little-known spots, documenting its unique habitat and diverse marine life.