AUCKLAND, New Zealand -- A race to harvest one of the world's oddest looking marine delicacies is causing concern about environmental damage inflicted in the South Pacific.

As sea cucumbers are important for the health of lagoons, several South Pacific countries have closed sea cucumber fisheries to protect stocks in recent years. (Photo by Jeff Yonover)
AUCKLAND, New Zealand -- A race to harvest one of the world's oddest looking marine delicacies is causing concern about environmental damage inflicted in the South Pacific.