In the waters off Mexico, fishing this vital sea creature is banned. It's still happening.

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Jul 24, 2022 In the waters off Mexico, fishing this vital sea creature is banned. It's still happening. Sea cucumbers, marine animals that "clean" the bottom of the sea, are dwindling in numbers, yet they're still illegally fished in Mexico and sold elsewhere. Local fishermen, conservationists and scientists and scholars are sounding the alarm about the decreasing numbers of the creatures as they continue to fetch high prices in the U.S. and Asia. Read More Follow Us Get the NBC News Mobile App Check out all NBC News newsletters here. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 View in browser | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy