Thailand faces economic threats from invasive blackchin tilapia affecting 17 provinces.

Thailand is grappling with an ecological crisis caused by the invasive blackchin tilapia, which threatens the aquaculture industry and has affected 17 provinces, costing the economy around 10 billion baht ($293 million). The government is incentivizing locals to catch the fish and is exploring genetic modifications for sterile offspring. Despite these efforts, the species' rapid reproduction poses significant challenges, leading experts to warn that eradication may be unlikely.

September 01, 2024
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