The Ministry of Fisheries will be conducting a nationwide assessment of sea cucumbers or beach-de-mer following a ban on its harvest in 2017.
Beach-der-mer is regarded as a culinary delicacy in China and many Pacific island stocks are under threat.
The Ministry of Fisheries says this will be a huge exercise to check the stock of beach-de-mer around the country and then determine the most sustainable system to ensure they are not put at risk.
Its says Fiji can learn from other Pacific Island countries which have instituted similar bans.
They are also promoting the culture of releasing beach‑de‑mer to help speed up the recovery process.
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