New research highlights the potential of Sea cucumbers in safeguarding corals against diseases linked to sediment.
About Sea cucumbers:
- Sea cucumbers are marine echinoderms, related to starfish and sea urchins, found on the sea floor worldwide.
- They reproduce both sexually and asexually.
- They have leathery skin and an elongated body that contains a single, branched gonad.
- Often called the “Janitors of tropical seas,” sea cucumbers consume dead organic matter, converting it into recyclable nutrients and helping buffer ocean acidification.
- They play a crucial role in coral health by consuming bacteria and organic matter, thus reducing sediment that can harm corals and feeding on nutrients essential for pathogens.
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