The Brief A large colony of "sea pork" washed ashore at Cherie Down Park on Florida's Space Coast. Marine experts identified it as a colony of marine organisms known as "sea pork," which they said plays an important role in the ocean ecosystem. What is sea pork? Experts said sea pork colonies attach to floating objects, grow as they reproduce and can reach large sizes before washing ashore. He said sea pork colonies attach to floating objects, reproduce and can grow to impressive sizes.