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A new sea cucumber-processing plant is opening in Hackett’s Cove, N.S., to take advantage of a growing interest in the edible, cucumber-shaped marine animal.
A Gabriola Island man has been sentenced to six years for his role in orchestrating every aspect of an illegal sea cucumber ...
A robot explores the dark, cold, deep sea floor of the South Atlantic, transmitting images of vibrant coral and fish never ...
Researchers have captured footage of a "big-butt seastar" off the coast of Argentina that looks like Patrick Star from ...
Scott Steer and his co-accused corporation faced eight charges including fishing in a closed area without a licence, selling ...
While sea cucumbers don’t really bother anyone, many other animals consider them to be a rather tasty snack. Crabs, sharks, and various other fish frequently prey on sea cucumbers.
The humble sea cucumber could be a sustainable superhero for the aquaculture industry because of its seabed-cleaning qualities. The squishy, slimy, tubular invertebrate doesn't get as much love as ...
Sea cucumbers, or 'janitors of the sea', scour and clean the seafloor, allowing other animals to thrive. In the Philippines, a group of women stand guard to help them multiply.