Sustainability of North Atlantic Sea Cucumber Population
The global extinction of tropical sea cucumbers is a real concern, with at least 16 species facing threats due to overfishing for the luxury seafood market, pollution, and habitat destruction, according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. At Beche, we are ensuring that our sea cucumber supply comes from sustainable sources. Indeed, Bêche gets all […]
From Catch To Capsules
Our journey began in 1986 with Ocean Pride Fisheries, our parent company, but our story is truly one of a family-owned legacy—where multiple generations have spent both their childhood and adulthood fishing side by side. With a rich three-generation fishing legacy and a second generation actively involved in our processing company, we have deep roots […]
The History of Sea Cucumber
The story of sea cucumber begins in the 1500s A.D., the latter half of the Chinese Ming Dynasty. During the Ming rule, the Emperor’s Inner Council began to shape the Emperor’s meals around foods that would maintain the Emperor in good health. Sea cucumber became one of the staples of this diet. High in protein […]