Sea Cucumber farming - An eco friendly practice

Abstract

Sea cucumber can be termed as the earthworm of the sea, although it is not a worm. It keeps on feeding on the mud at the bottom of the sea or a farmand subsists on the organic matter present in it. It removes all bacteria and decaying organic matter from the bottom and contributes to keeping the environment clean and healthy. Farming of sea cucumbers is a ecofriendly operation. It does not cause any damage to the environment.