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Black Tilapia Sightings in Pattaya Spark Concern, Officials Investigate

Black Tilapia Sightings in Pattaya Spark Concern, Officials Investigate

MGR Online•Society•17d ago

Reader Briefing

Panic grips Pattaya villagers after sightings of invasive black tilapia, but officials find no trace of the fish during an on-site investigation.

  • •Black tilapia have reportedly appeared in the waters off Pattaya and near the Na Kluea Fish Market.
  • •Local fishermen claim to have caught significant numbers of the fish two days prior.
  • •The Bang Lamung District Fisheries Officer inspected the area but found no evidence of the fish.
  • •Authorities are advising the public to consume any caught black tilapia and destroy small ones to prevent further spread.

Overview

  • •Two days prior to May 14, local fishermen reported seeing schools of black tilapia in the Pattaya coastal area.
  • •Bang Lamung District Fisheries Officer stated that during the investigation on May 14, no black tilapia were found.
  • •Bang Lamung District Fisheries Officer, Ms. Mayuree Na Phatthalung, conducted an on-site inspection at the Na Kluea Fish Market.
  • •Black tilapia are an invasive species that can inhabit brackish coastal waters and are sometimes found near river mouths.
  • •The rainy season, with freshwater flowing into the sea, may be a factor contributing to the spread of the fish.
  • •The public is advised that if black tilapia are found or caught, they can be consumed or processed.
  • •If small black tilapia are caught, the public is urged to destroy them immediately and avoid releasing them back into the sea or natural water sources.
  • •The release of invasive species like black tilapia can disrupt the coastal ecosystem, necessitating control measures.

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Key Quotes

Local Fisherman
"Two days ago, while fishing as usual, I saw many schools of black-spotted tilapia swimming in the sea. I cast my net and caught a large number of them."
เมื่อ 2 วันก่อนขณะออกมาตกปลาตามปกติ ได้เห็น ปลาหมอคางดำ หลายฝูงพากันแวกว่ายอยู่ในทะเล กระทั่งนำแหมาหว่าน จนได้ปลาหมอคางดำเป็นจำนวนมาก

Key Entities

Place

Pattaya Coastline(ทะเลพัทยา)ℹ️
The coastal area where black tilapia have reportedly been sighted.
Na Kluea Fish Market(สะพานปลานาเกลือ)
A fish market location in the Na Kluea area where black tilapia have reportedly been sighted and investigated.
Bang Lamung Canal Mouth(ปากคลองบางละมุง)
A location near Bang Lamung where black tilapia were previously reported.

Organization

Bang Lamung District Fisheries Office(ประมงอำเภอบางละมุง)
The local governmental body responsible for fisheries management in the Bang Lamung district.
Chonburi Provincial Fisheries Office(สำนักงานประมงจังหวัดชลบุรี)
The provincial-level fisheries authority coordinating with local offices.

Person

Ms. Mayuree Na Phatthalung(นางมยุรี ณ พัทลุง)
The Bang Lamung District Fisheries Officer who led the investigation into the black tilapia sightings.