A team of marine scientists at the University of the Philippines conducted a study on a species of sea cucumber found off the coast of the Philippines, which is believed to have biomedical applications. They found an abundance of bioactive compounds in the sea cucumbers that could be used for food or medical therapy, such as phosphatidylcholines and phosphatidylethanolamines. The researchers believe that further study of the sea cucumbers could reveal useful compounds and how they are impacted by processing methods.