Low Tide Beach Scavenger Hunt for Seattle-Area Families

Sea cucumbers are a rare and special sight to see in Puget Sound tide pools. They can be found on the sloped undersides of boulders, usually farther out, near deeper pools. A common variety is the California sea cucumber, which is red with yellowish spikes and can grow up to a foot long.

Why they’re cool: Sea cucumbers are scavengers and have been called the vacuums of the sea. Though they’re soft to the touch, they’re actually related to the tough-skinned sea stars.

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