The sea pig's scientific name is the Scotoplane. The creature is quite tiny, ranging from just 1.5 to 6 inches in length.

LOS ANGELES — Ancient glass sponges. A Barbie-pink sea pig sauntering along the seafloor. A transparent unicumber hovering in the depths. These wonders are just an initial snapshot of fantastic ...

A Barbie-pink sea pig sauntering along the seafloor. A transparent unicumber hovering in the depths. These wonders are just an initial snapshot of fantastic creatures discovered 1,640 miles ...

A flying sea pig was captured on camera in an expedition by the Nautilus Live Ocean Exploration Trust, and you’ll want to give this cutie a bunch of high-fives with its hand-like appendages.

One of the strangest creatures was a sea pig. These bizarre animals are a type of sea cucumber and measure around 1.5 to 6 inches (4 to 15 centimeters) long.

A Barbie-pink sea pig sauntering along the seafloor. A transparent unicumber hovering in the depths. These wonders are just an initial snapshot of fantastic creatures discovered 16,400 feet ...

A Barbie-pink sea pig sauntering along the seafloor. A transparent unicumber hovering in the depths. These wonders are just an initial snapshot of fantastic creatures discovered 16,400 feet ...