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Catches and the Production of the Sea Cucumber Fishery of Mindanao, Philippines

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The catch-per-unit effort peaked at 7 kg/day in Bongao, indicating significant regional differences in sea cucumber yields.
Documentation shows that 51% of catches were medium-valued, underscoring shifts towards lower-valued species threatening sustainability.
Sustainable fishery management is vital, as 37 species are exploited, with two classified as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
Collectors reported gathering frequency of 5–29 days per month, with the active gatherers concentrated in Olutanga and Bongao.

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Observational analysis documents sea cucumber catch trends in Mindanao, indicating overexploitation risks.

Arriesgado et al. (2025) studied this question.

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