Sea cucumbers are sea-dwelling invertebrates and part of the echinoderm animal group alongside more familiar sea creatures like sea urchins and starfish.
You can eat sea cucumbers
- They supply a lot of nutrients
- Aid in fighting wounds and tumors
- They help protect the brain.
Echinoderms are an important part of the ocean food chain, keeping seaweed in check as grazers and serving as food sources for animals like otters.
Echinoderms are used as food, medicine, and a source of lime for farmers.