Fishermen's association demands lifting of ban on sea cucumber collection
AITUC fishermen's union has requested the lifting of the ban on traditional sea cucumber collection, citing livelihood concerns and ecological safety.
The AITUC Fishermen's Association has urged the government to lift the ban on sea cucumber collection in the Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar regions of Tamil Nadu. Senthilvel, the All India Vice President of the association, issued a statement regarding this matter.
Sea cucumbers are a vital livelihood for traditional divers in the region and play a crucial role in ecological balance and global export markets. Since the collection method involves traditional manual labor without the use of heavy machinery, the association has requested that the government reconsider the ban and allow collection under scientific regulations.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai