Burnt Hot Dog' sea cucumbers take center stage in a new genetic study that digs into their valued spot in marine ecosystems across Japan's Okinawa Island as well as their extreme vulnerability to ...

YOMITAN, Okinawa — In retrospect, Gary Hagland regrets his role in exciting those sea cucumbers. Nor does the Okinawa-based civilian Defense Department employee appear too happy with his 15 ...

Holothuria edulis is better known as the burnt hot dog sea cucumber. Besides having a terrific name, this creature is fascinating—one that scientists insist is an underrated but valuable member ...