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บันทึกหายนะ การระบาดของ #ปลาหมอคางดำ 2011-2024
บันทึกหายนะ การระบาดของ #ปลาหมอคางดำ 2011-2024
ที่มา : Sustainable Ecosystem Management Strategies for Tackling the Invasion of Blackchin Tilapia (Sarotherodon melanotheron) in Thailand: Guidelines and Considerations
by Chaianunporn , et al., (2024)
อ่านบทความบันทึกหายนะ การระบาดของ #ปลาหมอคางดำ 2011-2024
ที่ https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/22/3292
Simple Summary
Blackchin tilapia, a fish native to West Africa, is causing significant ecological and economic problems in Thailand after being introduced for aquaculture. It reproduces rapidly and thrives in local brackish and freshwater habitats, posing a threat to native species and disrupting ecosystems. This review examines possible strategies for managing the blackchin tilapia invasion in Thailand. Given its adaptability and high reproductive rate, complete eradication is unlikely, so management efforts should focus on controlling its spread and minimizing its impact. Early detection and continuous monitoring are key to mitigating its effects, and the development of an online platform for tracking invasive species can be beneficial. Public education on preventing further spread is essential. Promoting the use of blackchin tilapia as a food source or other commercial product may help control its population while benefiting local economies. Risky strategies like biological control and genetic biocontrol should only be pursued with strong scientific evidence. Effective and sustainable management will require collaboration between researchers, policymakers, and the public.
Abstract
The invasion of blackchin tilapia in Thailand is a critical ecological threat affecting native biodiversity and destabilizing ecosystems. It is also resulting in significant ecological and socio-economic impacts. Originally from West Africa and introduced globally for aquaculture, blackchin tilapia thrive in Thailand’s brackish and freshwater ecosystems because of their high reproductive rates, environmental adaptability, and trophic plasticity. This review evaluates potential solutions for the invasion of blackchin tilapia in Thailand from a scientific perspective. The successful invasion of blackchin tilapia in Thailand can be attributed to several key factors, including late detection of the species, the delayed government response, the absence of effective management strategies, and the species’ high invasive potential. Given its wide distribution, large population size, and high reproductive rate, the eradication of the entire blackchin tilapia population is unlikely. Management efforts should focus on containment and impact reduction. Early detection and monitoring at the invasion front remain crucial to limit the species’ spread. Developing an online platform for tracking invasive species would aid these efforts. Public education and outreach are essential for promoting responsible behaviors for preventing further spread. Encouraging the utilization of blackchin tilapia as a food source and for commercial purposes could help suppress its population while supporting local economies. Biological control and other potentially harmful strategies should be avoided unless supported by strong scientific evidence to ensure minimal risks to ecosystems. Scientific research into controlling blackchin tilapia should be encouraged to develop suitable strategies, including using sterile triploid tilapia. The “polluter pays” policy should be implemented to cover the costs associated with invasive species. Coordinated efforts between researchers, policymakers, and the public are crucial for formulating effective management strategies to promote a balance between economic benefits and long-term environmental sustainability.
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