Importances

 

-Sea cucumber are eaten in Chinese cuisine. It is known by many in the far east for its medicinal properties. It is also exported world wide by countries who harvest sea cucumbers.

-Sea cucumbers are cery inportant to many ecological enviornments. They help to keep balance in some areas, and are a food source for many animals.

 
-The Palauan people use the sticky threads of the sea cucumber to cover their feet. They use this to protect their feet when walking on the sharp reefs that surround their island.

-Some compounds in sea cucumbers have the same effects as many tonic herbs such as ginseng.