Ministry ramps up blackchin tilapia surveillance (opens original article in a new tab)

The Thai government is expanding surveillance of blackchin tilapia along the coast of Prachuap Khiri Khan's Bang Saphan district after reports of their presence, with surveys finding the species at three sites but not at a coral reef area, and private firms beginning to purchase them for fishmeal production.

• Ministry is monitoring blackchin tilapia in Prachuap Khiri Khan's Bang Saphan district
• Surveys found blackchin tilapia at three of four sites but not at a coral reef area
• Private firms are purchasing blackchin tilapia for fishmeal at 8-10 baht per kilogramme