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Sri Lanka sea cucumber boom lifts war-scarred Jaffna but threatens marine balance

Sea cucumber farming in Sri Lanka's Jaffna Peninsula has lifted some residents out of poverty, but uncontrolled farm proliferation is now threatening the marine environment and the livelihoods of small fishermen. The development highlights a tension between post-war economic recovery and environmental sustainability.

Le Monde1 day agoLKCredibility 60%View source

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Mosaic Score5.2
Confidence0.5
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.6
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