Impact of Exotic Fishes on Ecosystem, Economics and Management
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Exotic fishes, Aquaculture, Ecological impact, Threats, Biodiversity, Management, ChallengesAbstract
The introduction of exotic fishes into India began in 1863 with the introduction of trout eggs in the Nilgiri Hills and
still continued for various purposes. India has abundant aquatic resources for aquaculture practices and trying to
produce more fish in a shorter span of time. This has resulted in overexploitation of enormous quantities of alien
invasive fishes which adversely affecting the native aquatic diversity. It is adversely affecting the ecosystem and
economy of the communities dependent on it. Once the exotic fish species establishes itself, complete eradication
is difficult and more expensive. The aim of this review is to collate the possible impact of exotic fishes in Indian
aquatic systems and draw attention to the regulation of such alien fishes.
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