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Fisheries

Thailand grapples with invasive tilapia from Africa as CP deflects blame

Conglomerate brought in nonnative fish for research, pledges cooperation

Thai authorities are purchasing blackchin tilapia at above market prices in an effort to control the population. (Thailand Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives)

BANGKOK -- Thai officials have launched an all-out effort to control an invasive species of fish native to Africa that has caused substantial damage to the seafood industry.

The blackchin tilapia is a voracious omnivore that can live in freshwater and saltwater. It is known for breeding rapidly: Eggs hatch after roughly 20 days, with 99% doing so successfully.

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