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Sea cucumbers for China

Slug-like creatures are considered a delicacy in the Middle Kingdom
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Sea cucumbers may not look tasty

One of the Deep Bay Marine Field Station’s mandates is to make commercial use of the technology and research into shellfish food production. Part of that is work that develops shellfish food sources.

A sample can be found in the waters right in front of the facility. There, said Kingzett, is a wealth of sea life — including sea cucumbers. These odd sea creatures are highly-prized in China for its reputed healing — and potency — properties.