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Living in a closely connected global community grants us the opportunity to try many different foods from many different cultures. A lot of these foods come directly from the ocean.
Among these treasures of the sea is an animal that you may have never heard of—the sea cucumber (not to be confused with the vegetable).
Found dwelling on the ocean floor, sea cucumbers are sausage-shaped animals that get their name from the vegetable they so closely resemble.
It may not look like a tasty dish, but what if we told you that it has extreme health benefits, and could even help fight cancer? Just know that looks can be deceiving; it’s what’s inside that counts.The sea cucumber has been around since the ancient times.