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16/09/22 05:04 AM IST

Sea cucumbers most frequently trafficked marine species in India between 2015 and 2021

In News 
  • Sea cucumbers were the most frequently trafficked marine species in India between 2015 and 2021, a new analysis by the Wildlife Conservation Society-India (WCS-India) has shown.
Major Findings 
  • Tamil Nadu recorded the highest number of marine wildlife seizures during this period, the analysis added.
  • The analysis, titled Illegal trade in marine species in India 2015-2021 is based on the assessment of 187 media reports about marine wildlife seizures in India between 2015 and 2021.
  • It recorded illegal marine trade in seven species groups — sea cucumber, coral, seahorse and pipefish, shark and ray, seashell, sea fan and sea turtle.
  • The researchers found that 64,172 kilograms plus 988 individuals (unweighted) of sea cucumbers were seized by enforcement agencies in Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep Islands and the Andaman Islands.
  • Sri Lanka (26 incidents), China (six incidents) and Malaysia (two incidents) were recorded as countries that are either transit locations or destinations of the intended trade.
  • Sri Lanka was recorded as the most common international location. 
About Sea Cucumbers 
  • Sea cucumbers are part of a larger animal group called echinoderms, which also contain starfish and sea urchins.
  • Their body shape is similar to a cucumber, but they have small tentacle-like tube feet that are used for locomotion and feeding.
  • Protection: IUCN Red List: Brown Sea Cucumber (Endangered), Blackspotted Sea Cucumber (Least Concern); Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule I.
Source- DTE 

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