They are able to change the stiffness of their body or reduce the potential for physical damage.

因海参能够改变身体硬度，减少可能受到的潜在物理损害。

In short, said Assistant Secretary Poblete, the proposed PPWT does not reduce the potential for conflict from extending into outer space or prevent destabilizing activities.

简言之，波夫莱特表示，该条约并不能降低发生冲突的可能性（这种冲突来自于向太空扩张），也不能阻止破坏稳定的活动。