CDU Expert Reveals Why Illegal Fishers Pursue Sea Cucumbers

Charles Darwin University

The illegal fishing of sea cucumbers on the Rowley Shoals in northern West Australia is causing concern from marine experts around the long-term consequences on the sea cucumber population and environmental impacts. According to CDU sea cucumber expert Dr Veronica Toral-Granda illegal sea cucumber fishery happens due to the high dollar value of sea cucumbers in the Asian market.

Dr Veronica Toral-Granda, sea cucumber Expert from Charles Darwin University

/Public Release. This material from the originating organization/author(s) might be of the point-in-time nature, and edited for clarity, style and length. Mirage.News does not take institutional positions or sides, and all views, positions, and conclusions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s).