Robson Cardoso Da Costa

Early Development and Juvenile Culture of Parathyone braziliensis (Dendrochirotida: Cucumariidae), a Rapidly Developing Tropical Sea Cucumber with Aquaculture Potential

Sea cucumbers are ecologically important marine invertebrates that play key roles in nutrient recycling and are highly valued in Asian gastronomy, traditional medicine, and as a source of bioactive compounds. Increasing market demand has led to severe impacts on natural populations through overfishing and illegal harve...