"Rare Underwater Footage Captures Sea Cucumber's Mesmerizing Dance"

NOAA's Ocean Explorer captured a rare sight of a sea cucumber performing a mesmerizing "dance" on the sea floor off Kodiak, Alaska. The reason for this behavior remains a mystery, with scientists speculating it could be a response to predators, a search for food, or nutrient absorption. Sea cucumbers, known for their peculiar attributes, live in the deep sea and play a vital role in cleaning the ocean floor. Despite their plentiful numbers, observing their dance remains rare due to the challenges of deep-sea exploration.