# Thailand Captures 1.3 Million Kilograms of Invasive Fish

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/environment/160100-thailand-captures-1-3-million-kilograms-of-invasive-fish
- Published: 2024-09-04T14:59:46+07:00
- Author: Bahar Karaman

**Thailand has captured over 1.3 million kilograms of invasive blackchin tilapia,
threatening ecosystems and fish-farming. The government declared eradication a priority,
offering rewards for catches and investigating the infestation’s cause.**

Thailand is facing an invasive crisis with the capture of over 1.3 million kilograms
of blackchin tilapia, a species harmful to local ecosystems. These fish, prolific
breeders capable of producing up to 500 young at once, have polluted waterways across
19 provinces, adversely affecting native fish populations, shrimp, and snail larvae.

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Government officials express concerns about the implications for the vital fish-
farming industry. Recent data reveals that 1,332,000 kilograms were caught from 
both natural sources and breeding ponds, with signs indicating the species is spreading
into smaller waterways. The cost of this infestation to the Thai economy could exceed
10 billion baht ($293 million).

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To combat this issue, the Thai government has taken measures such as paying locals
for captured tilapia and establishing designated vending areas for sales. Additionally,
authorities are exploring solutions like releasing predator species and developing
genetically modified tilapia to produce sterile offspring. The urgency of the situation
has led to the declaration of eradication efforts as a national priority.

**Source** : [Thailand nets 1.3 million kilograms of invasive fish](https://www.macaubusiness.com/thailand-nets-1-3-million-kilograms-of-invasive-fish/?rand=157030)