How a Seafloor Blob Became Mexico ’ s ‘ Black Gold ’

A frenzy for sea cucumbers, driven by demand in Asia, has brought populations near collapse in the waters off the Yucat á n Peninsula.

Source: NYT Health - October 5, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: NATALIE SCHACHAR Tags: Endangered and Extinct Species Conservation of Resources Fishing, Commercial Fish and Other Marine Life Biodiversity Mexico sea cucumber International Union for Conservation of Nature Source Type: news