Attakoya Thangal Marine Reserve is the world's second marine conservation reserve for sea cucumbers. It was announced by the Lakshadweep Islands Administration in February 2020. [1] This reserve covers an area of about 344 km2 and lies between Amini and Pitti archipelago. [1] [2] This came into action when the smuggling of rare sea cuumber species was reported. [2] More than 1,716 sea cucumbers were seized by the administration on a desolate island named Suhali. [3] These rare species are in great demand for medicines and food in countries like China. [2] This conservation reserve comprises lagoons and coral formations which acts as a breeding ground for many species. [4]