Sea Cucumber

-Sea cucumbers are marine invertebrates that live on the seafloor found generally in tropical regions. 

-Echinodermata phylum, which also includes many other well-known marine invertebrates, such as sea stars, sea urchins and sand dollars.

- Crucial to maintain the balance of ocean habitats.

Protection 

IUCN Red List:

Brown Sea Cucumber (Endangered), 

Blackspotted Sea Cucumber (Least Concern),

Blue Sea Cucumber (Data Deficient), etc.

Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule I.