Bangkok, May 18 – “Department of the Marine and Coastal Service” has ordered to inspect posts for the sale of barbed sharks-parrot fish. Won stop supporting buying-selling to maintain the balance of the marine ecosystem.
Mr. Apichai Ekwanakul, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources Acting Director-General of the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (TCR) revealed the news of the trading of Echinorhinus brucus spiny sharks through the Facebook page “Pla Lung Nil Phuket” that made conservationists express concern for rare marine animals. which was taken for consumption instead of showing off the beauty in the sea therefore assigned the Marine and Coastal Resources Research and Development Institute Together with the Office of Marine and Coastal Resources 10 to speed up the investigation, it was found that fishermen caught spiny sharks in the sea area 40 nautical miles away from the coast, therefore it is not an illegal act both in terms of area and species, but suggested that Spiny sharks should not be consumed to preserve rare marine species. endangered and maintain the balance of the ecosystem
For “thorn sharks” will live in the sea floor, 400-900 meters deep, but may occasionally be found living in shallow water. Found spread throughout the world in tropical to temperate regions. The body area is purple brown or black. Adult size 3. 1 meter in the global population of this species of sharks. The number has decreased to the point that it is critically endangered, therefore, it is considered a rare marine animal that is important to the ecosystem. He is the first aquatic hunter. It eats large marine animals which eat smaller aquatic animals. resulting in a balance of diversity in the ecosystem in that area The presence of sharks is an indicator of the abundance of aquatic animals in that area. However, the Department is ready to cooperate with the Department of Fisheries in finding ways to operate for the conservation of spiny sharks. along with accelerating the study of the status of this type of shark to propose as a protected animal under the Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act as well as designing measures for conservation in the area Currently, the Department Under the process of establishing a marine protected area on the continental shelf west of Phuket and the upper Andaman. This, when completed, will contribute to the preservation of habitats for spiny sharks and other rare marine species. got a lot This, when completed, will contribute to the preservation of habitats for spiny sharks and other rare marine species. got a lot This, when completed, will contribute to the preservation of habitats for spiny sharks and other rare marine species. got a lot
as well as speeding up public relations to fishermen, anglers, tourists and general public If you catch this type of shark please release the shark Thorn shark meat should not be consumed as it is a deep-water fish. May cause exposure to toxins such as mercury, cadmium, arsenic, which if the body accumulates these substances continuously for a long time can cause cancer. cardiovascular disease and neurological disease
It also checks according to complaints from the public to the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources Facebook page that Found selling parrot fish. fine money market area Khlong Ton Sai Subdistrict, Khlong San District, Bangkok He ordered the Office of Marine and Coastal Resources 8 together with the Prevention and Suppression Division. Visit the area to investigate the matter. After checking in the market, it was found that parrot fish were sold in 5 shops, so I went to talk to the shop owner and understand the relevant laws. along with public relations Campaign together not to support, not buy, not eat parrot fish Because parrot fish are useful in balancing the coral reef ecosystem. for parrot fish It is a marine fish with a mouth like a parrot, beautiful colors, so it is popular to catch and play with and use as food. causing the parrot fish population to decrease affecting the overall ecosystem, losing balance More coral death and slower recovery because parrotfish have an important role to eat the algae that usually cover the coral reef after the coral has died from coral bleaching. If there is no parrotfish Algae will cover the area causing the coral larvae to have no place to land. Then there will be no coral larvae to replace the old one. As a result, the parrot fish is a marine animal that must be preserved. and a campaign to stop eating
At present, although there is no law to protect barbed sharks and parrotfish. But these two marine species are considered rare marine animals that deserve conservation. If caught for sale or bought for eating May damage the balance of the marine ecosystem, so he asked for cooperation from fishermen who use various fishing gear. Especially the fishing boat If it falls, I want to let it go back to nature as before. And the public should not support buying and eating.
Please help the officers to monitor marine resources and rare marine animals. not to be dealt with by those who only look for benefits regardless of the impact that will occur on the marine ecosystem in the future If encountering such an event again Please immediately notify the clues to the Forest and Marine Preservation Hotline, call 1362, available 24 hours a day, so that officials can speed up coordinating relevant agencies to conduct investigations in a timely manner.-
Source: Thai News Agency