Soaring blackchin fish amounts are debated at a conference.
PUBLISHED: 11 Aug 2024 at 06: 15
The spread of blackchin fish in some regions may be the result of trafficking, while electrofishing, along with the release of another aggressive types, might be an efficient way to control their numbers, academics have suggested.
Chulalongkorn University’s Communication Center and Aquatic Resources Research Institute ( ARRI ) on Friday held its 24th” Impact” academic seminar.
The blackchin tilapia’s continued unfold was the main topic of discussion.
Additionally, academicians from a number of colleges, institutions, and organizations gave their opinions during the event.
Prof. Wilert Puriwat, the show’s acting president, stated that all sectors are affected by the spread of the Eastern African bass.
He claimed that the seminar this year would foster cooperation between professionals working on the issue and coming to terms with their findings.
Blackchin fishes was introduced into Thailand for business purposes by ARRI vice director Prof. Suchana Chavanich.
Manufacturers have thus ignored the species ‘ effects on ecology, including different fish species.
Thailand needs to take action to regulate both reputable and illegal goods of foreign types in a way that places a greater emphasis on prevention than resolution, she said.
According to Asst. Prof. Wansuk Senanan, an aquatic science professor at Burapha University, it is unlikely that the blackchin tilapia, which are now multiplying in 17 provinces, came from the same resource.
Studies by the Department of Fisheries between 2018 and 2020 say that first waves of war by the bass occurred in Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Samut Prakan, Chumphon and Rayong, suggesting they were brought into these places more than once.
The blackchin tilapia’s significant instructions, as well as the harm that resulted, underscore the need for risk examination and appropriate response strategies, she said.
Electrical engineering lecturer at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang ( KMITL ) Assoc Prof Dusit Suksawat, suggested electrofishing is an effective way to tackle the problem, as it is safe and does not harm the environment.
Assoc. Prof. Anongpat Suttangkaku, a professor of biology at Kasetsart University, suggested that the species ‘ genome might also be impacted.
Kongphop Ampolsak, a representative for the department of fisheries, explained that the agency is reducing present numbers by releasing sterile black chin tilapia that have been genetically modified to have four copies of each homologous chromosome ( 4n ).