ALL QUIET: The problem of 'pla mor si karng dam', or blackchin tilapia, has made life more difficult for the Thai seafood industry, already reeling from restrictions on fishing boats. PHOTOS: Chanat KatanyuIt is very difficult to eradicate the alien species, which can adapt well to its new environment. Mr Panya said when farmers first detected the blackchin tilapia in 2012 their arrival had minimal impact. This simple method could cut the number of alien fish and reduce their impact on the farm environment. POINTING THE FINGERWAITING GAME: Trade at the Mae Klong fish market in Samut Songkhram has been affected by the problem of alien fish.

Source: Bangkok Post December 10, 2017 00:11 UTC