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Govt declares war on 'alien' fish

Blackchin tilapia. (Photo: Department of Fisheries)

The Agriculture Ministry has vowed to make the eradication of blackchin tilapia fish a national priority, saying methods to prevent this invasive species from breeding are being studied.

Minister Thammanat Prompow on Tuesday said his ministry has been working to get rid of the 'alien' species from West Africa because they are predators and eat other fish.

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