Cabinet has approved the lifting of the ban on harvesting of sea cucumber for a period of six months commencing from 1 July, 2023.
The decision was passed during cabinet’s meeting on Tuesday.
The Ministry of Fisheries will consult with Divisional Commissioners on the issuance of harvesting licenses and will work in partnership with the Ministry iTaukei Affairs, Culture, Heritage and Arts to carry out general awareness pertaining to the implementation of this decision.