IRJET- Impact of the Introduction and Domestication of Alien Fishes

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International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 08 Issue: 07 | July 2021

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Impact of the Introduction and Domestication of Alien Fishes Dawit Adisu Tadese1,2, Alemayehu Wubie1 1Ethiopian

Institute of Agricultural Research, National Fishery, and other Aquatic Life Research Centre, P. O. Box 64, Sebeta, Ethiopia. 2Feed Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, PR China ---------------------------------------------------------------------***----------------------------------------------------------------------

Abstract - Aquaculture is one of the fast-growing industries which largely relies on the introduction and use of non-native species. This form a paradox: on one hand, some species were significantly contributed to the fast expansion of aquaculture, while others were negatively affected due to unregulated and irresponsible use of non-native species. Although, lessons have been taken from reported disasters, risks raised have been highly overlooked. Sound management needs to be performed based on the characteristics of each aquaculture activity or related events. Aquaculture activities or related events, including (I) transfers of non-native species; (ii) fellow travelers, accidental introductions; (iii) artificial hybridization; and (IV) mass release of non-native species for ranching were popularly employed in the past decades almost all over the world. Each aquaculture activity or related events, had been transferred to more than 148 countries for aquaculture purposes, recreational fishing, improving wild stocks, ornamental purpose and biological control of unwanted organisms. For several species, movement was also accidental, mostly through a transport in sea vessel ballast. Introductions causes mostly fish interactions, environmental, and habitat alterations, genetic deterioration of wild and introduced stocks, pathologic agents co-transfer or socioeconomic impacts. When appropriately managed, species transfers can lead to great success. In this review provide general background and impacts of introduction has provided., Status of this activity, risks raised and recommendations for sound management has discussed.

Key Words: Aquaculture, Native species, Non-native species, Introducing, Impacts

1.INTRODUCTION Aquaculture is the fast-growing section of world primary industry in the past decades (Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. In 2010, global aquaculture production reached more than 83 million tons and a value of US$ 136 million, which are six and ten times more than those 25 years ago.[1] With stagnating global capture fishery production and an increasing population, aquaculture is perceived as having the greatest potential to produce more fish in the future to meet the growing demand for safe and quality aquatic food. In 2012, FAO, was estimated more than 50percent of global food fish consumption was originated from aquaculture [2]. Fisheries and aquaculture remained important sources of food, nutrition, income and livelihoods for hundreds of millions of

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people around the world. In 2014, a new world per capita fish supply was recorded, and reached as high of 20 kg. Thanks to the integration of the vigorous growth in aquaculture, and improved fisheries management, which now provides half of all types of fish for human consumption, and shown a slight improvement in the state of certain fish stocks. Moreover, fish continues to be one of the most-traded food commodities worldwide with more than half of fish exports by value originating in developing countries. China has played a major role in this growth as it represents more than 60 percent of world aquaculture production. However, the rest of the world has also benefited with its share of aquaculture in the overall supply of fish for human consumption more than doubling since1995. [3] Over 250 aquatic species are cultured globally [4]. Up to now, development of the aquaculture industry has been based chiefly on the farming of a few major species (mostly cyprinids, tilapias, catfishes and salmonids) that were often introduced into new geographic areas. Consequently, 85% of the world’s production of finfish has come from only 15 species, which are farmed in numerous countries [5]. Although, accelerating introduction and/or use of non-native species have formed a paradox, the introduction and use of non-native species plays one of the most crucial and responsible roles for the fast expansion of aquaculture, there is no doubt that, the introduction of aquatic species is a valid means to improve aquaculture production, as of introduced crops and live-stock for agriculture. Some countries rely on farming of non-native aquatic species, for example, 60% of the freshwater harvest in Philippines and 50% of the production in Brazil is derived from non-native species [1]. However, Experiences throughout the world have shown that a number of problems may arise following the introduction of a new species, including; disruption of the receiving environment; predation and interspecific competition; overcrowding and stunting; genetic degradation; introduction of parasites and disease; and extinction of many native species [6]. The overview of world capture fisheries production and utilization is displayed in Figure 1. Within the above Motions in mind, this review was focused and centred on the following two pillar objectives, (i) Reviewing the introduction and domestication of fish alien, (ii) Identifying impact of introducing fish alien

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