💨 Abstract

The Indian Coast Guard recovered 150 kg of sea cucumbers worth Rs 60 lakh from the sea at North Mandapam, Tamil Nadu, in an operation against illegal transshipment. The recovery was made by the ICG boarding team along with the Marine Force of the Forest Department. Sea cucumber harvesting and trade are banned in India under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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