Being a successful sea cucumber diver takes skill and physical strength. Divers have just 11 hours each week over the course of Monday and Tuesday to pick up the maximum 2,000 pounds.

Once the sea cucumber has softened in the water, season it, then add oil. After the sea cucumber has soaked, boil it for half an hour. Next, clean it, being sure to remove its internal organs.

Sea cucumber is also prized economically in Indonesia, given the high demand for the product in China. The Indonesian fisheries ministry reports that in 2021, South Sulawesi produced 588.5 metric ...

"Sea cucumbers provide an extra level of insurance against the things that are causing coral decline," says Clements. "Doesn't mean it's gonna fix everything, but we want to give them as much of a ...

The words "coral reef" evoke a riot of color and life. But the ecosystem's disappearing. Now, new evidence points to an ally for the coral reef: a little creature called the sea cucumber.

To increase exports and provide livelihood choices, sea cucumber export villages were started last year at Valeipadu and Iranativu in Kilinochchi as well. Over 200 permits have been issued to local ...