This species is harvested commercially for food over most of its range.
It is of medium commercial value and never fetches as good a price as the most desirable species.
Because it is easy to collect it is over-exploited in many areas, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature estimates that populations have declined by 60 to 90% over at least 50% of its range.
It further estimates that the global population has declined by 40% and it has assessed the conservation status of this sea cucumber as vulnerable.
This species is harvested commercially for food over most of its range. It is of medium commercial value and never fetches as good a price as the most desirable species. Because it is easy to collect it is over-exploited in many areas, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature estimates that populations have declined by 60 to 90% over at least 50% of its range. It further estimates that the global population has declined by 40% and it has assessed the conservation status of this sea cucumber as vulnerable.
Actinopyga echinites