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flag Sri Lanka bans invasive fish trade and hosts 1,000 anglers to catch dangerous non-native species like snakeheads and piranhas.

flag Sri Lanka has launched a nationwide campaign to combat invasive fish like giant snakeheads, piranhas, alligator gar, and knife fish, which threaten native ecosystems. flag The Fisheries Ministry hosted a fishing event at Deduru Oya reservoir, drawing over 1,000 anglers instructed to target these non-native predators. flag The import, sale, and transport of live specimens are now banned, and aquarium owners have three months to register their fish. flag Officials say the aggressive, sharp-toothed species are hard to catch and endanger native fish, though only 22 snakeheads were caught in the event. flag One angler won 20,000 rupees ($66) and gear. flag Authorities encourage participants to cook and eat the fish, despite their lack of traditional use in Sri Lankan cuisine. flag The initiative aims to control invasive populations and potentially boost eco-tourism.

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