Thailand grapples with invasive tilapia from Africa as CP deflects blame

Conglomerate brought in nonnative fish for research, pledges cooperation

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

KOSUKE INOUE, Nikkei staff writer

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.

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