We observed this benthic holothurian, or sea cucumber, shortly after reaching the sedimented seafloor at 2,457 meters (1.53 miles) depth during Dive 10 of Windows to the Deep 2021. It was one of several sea cucumbers seen during the dive.
Sea Cucumber
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We observed this benthic holothurian, or sea cucumber, shortly after reaching the sedimented seafloor at 2,457 meters (1.53 miles) depth during Dive 10 of Windows to the Deep 2021. It was one of several sea cucumbers seen during the dive.