Fisheries Ministry Media Secretary N.S. They have now sought legal permission to operate a sea cucumber harvest farm at Poovarasanpatti,” said Edirisinghe. Sea cucumber is primarily used as a luxury seafood item and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicines. In Sri Lanka, sea cucumber fishery currently occurs in Kalpitiya, the Puttalam Islands, Trincomalee, Pottuvil, and Kalmunai. Although the harvesting of sea cucumber is banned in India, license holders are allowed to operate in Sri Lanka.

Source: The Nation July 08, 2021 05:48 UTC