Sea Pig (IMAGE) Oregon State University Caption Deep-sea sea cucumbers (such as this Scotoplanes sp. also known as a sea pig) are a vital part of the deep ocean. As temperature changes one potential outcome is the reduction in these animals in favor of smaller organisms. Credit Image courtesy of Ocean Networks Canada: www.oceannetworks.ca Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.