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Songkhla Releases Predator Fish to Combat Snakehead Murrels, Promotes Crab Feed Use

Songkhla Releases Predator Fish to Combat Snakehead Murrels, Promotes Crab Feed Use

Matichon•General•1h ago

Reader Briefing

Songkhla authorities are tackling snakehead murrel infestations by releasing predator fish, implementing surveillance, and promoting the fish as food and feed for aquaculture.

  • •Snakehead murrel outbreaks are being managed in Songkhla, particularly in Ranot district's canals.
  • •Predator fish are being released to control snakehead murrel populations.
  • •Authorities are encouraging the public to consume snakehead murrels and are promoting their use as feed for crab and sea bass farming.
  • •Surveillance and random net-fishing checks are ongoing in canals connecting to Songkhla Lake.

Overview

  • •On May 21, news reported ongoing snakehead murrel presence in Ranot district canals, Songkhla.
  • •Snakehead murrel numbers were low (1-10 per 100 sq.m.) in previously infested areas.
  • •Predator fish were released into waterways to control snakehead murrels.
  • •Random net-fishing checks for snakehead murrels are conducted monthly in Ranot, Sathing Phra, and Krasaesin.
  • •The public is encouraged to consume snakehead murrels, with consumption increasing.
  • •Aquaculture, specifically crab farming, is promoted for utilizing snakehead murrels as feed.
  • •Sea bass farming is also promoted, with a plan to purchase 200 kg of snakehead murrels daily at 10 THB/kg.
  • •Mr. Charoen Ommanee, Songkhla Provincial Fisheries Officer, stated the outbreak situation is stable.

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Key Quotes

Mr. Charoen Ommanee
"The situation of snakehead murrel outbreaks in the area remains stable, with no increase in snakehead murrel populations."
สถานการณ์การระบาดของปลาหมอคางดำในพื้นที่ขณะนี้ ยังคงทรงตัวไม่ได้มีการพบปลาหมอคางดำเพิ่มมากขึ้น
Mr. Charoen Ommanee
"In addition, we are promoting the use of snakehead murrels as feed for aquaculture."
นอกจากนี้ ยังได้ส่งเสริมให้มีการนำปลาหมอคางดำเป็นอาหารหรือเหยื่อปลาในการเลี้ยงสัตว์น้ำ
Mr. Charoen Ommanee
"Continuous monitoring has not detected snakehead murrels in the aforementioned two districts."
การติดตามสถานการณ์ต่อเนื่องยังไม่พบปลาหมอคางดำใน 2 อำเภอดังกล่าว

Key Entities

Place

Songkhla(สงขลา)ℹ️
Province in Thailand where snakehead murrel infestation is being managed.
Ranot District(อำเภอระโนด)
District in Songkhla where snakehead murrels are particularly present and being monitored.
Sathing Phra District(อำเภอสทิงพระ)
District in Songkhla bordering Ranot, where snakehead murrel presence is being monitored.
Krasaesin District(อำเภอกระแสสินธุ์)
District in Songkhla bordering Ranot, where snakehead murrel presence is being monitored.
Songkhla Lake(ทะเลสาบสงขลา)ℹ️
The large lake system in Songkhla that connects to the districts being monitored for snakehead murrels.
San Chai Subdistrict(ตำบลสนามชัย)
Subdistrict in Sathing Phra District, Songkhla, where a single snakehead murrel was previously found.

Person

Mr. Charoen Ommanee(นายเจริญ โอมณี)
Songkhla Provincial Fisheries Officer providing statements on the snakehead murrel situation and management efforts.