The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Tuesday said it has seized 145 kilograms of sea cucumbers worth Rs 58 lakh during an anti-poaching operation at Ramanathapuram in Tamil Nadu.Sea cucumber harvesting and trade are banned in India under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. "
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April 13, 2025, Indian Coast Guard Station in Mandapam seized 145 kilograms of illegal sea cucumbers worth Rs 58 lakh during an anti-poaching operation. A major step towards safeguarding our marine environment and curbing illegal transshipment," the coast guard posted on microblogging site X.