National Prawn branches out with sea cucumbers

National Prawn Company has stepped a steady foot in the aquaculture field aiming at maintaining a more balanced marine life by farming this highly valued species, the sea cucumber (Holothuria Scabra); and to meet market's huge demand for nutritional products.

After 3 years of research and development the most outstanding issue is the achievement of a biological cycle of sea cucumber in harvest conditions, therefore we can say that the company has ensured the sustainability of this business.??

In Saudi Arabia a one of its kind project is growing and investing in technology and research. The sea cucumber is an excellent example on this effort and comes with high expectations. 90 tons of HolothuriaScabra, known as sea cucumber, is expected to be harvested within the first year.

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