On Sunday, authorities in Marsaskala apprehended an individual for illegally harvesting 25 sea urchins, all of which were found dead by the time police and the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) arrived. The ERA confirmed that the case will be prosecuted in court, underscoring the strict enforcement of conservation measures. The sea urchin, an endangered coastal species, is critical for maintaining marine ecosystem balance, and its protection is a priority for local environmental agencies.