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Urgent Conservation Needed for Overharvested Pineapple Sea Cucumber

2/18/2025

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The pineapple sea cucumber, a remarkable echinoderm native to the Indo-Pacific, can grow up to 60cm and is essential for nutrient recycling in ocean ecosystems. Its unique ability to expel organs for defense adds to its intrigue. However, rising demand in cuisine has led to overharvesting, sparking urgent conservation efforts to protect this vital species.

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The pineapple sea cucumber, a remarkable echinoderm native to the Indo-Pacific, can grow up to 60cm and is essential for nutrient recycling in ocean ecosystems. Its unique ability to expel organs for defense adds to its intrigue. However, rising demand in cuisine has led to overharvesting, sparking urgent conservation efforts to protect this vital species.