Dear Friend,
MARE is excited to release a new video showcasing a collaborative research project studying California’s warty sea cucumber! This project was a unique partnership with California Department of Fish & Wildlife, the National Park Service, sea cucumber fishermen and MARE.
Sea cucumbers are an important component of the sub-tidal zone in Southern California, feeding on benthic waste and recycling nutrients. ​Similar to other sea cucumber fisheries around the world, demand is increasing, while the resource is becoming less abundant.
CLICK HERE to see video highlighting a research partnership between fishermen, resource managers and scientists.
The video showcases the results of a collaborative research project to study the population of warty sea cucumbers in Southern California. The project brought together commercial fisherman, a deep diving robotic submarine and state and federal agency biologists to gather data and identify strategies to sustainably manage the warty sea cucumber fishery.
Sincerely,
Dirk Rosen
Founder and Executive Director
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