Maharashtra govt cracks down on illegal sale of catfish, seize 30 tonnes in 10 days
(WorldNews India)

The state fisheries department has launched a crackdown on Thai catfish (Magur) breeding and has confiscated and buried 30 tonnes of Magur - 15 tonnes in Mumbai, 8 tonnes at Indapur near Pune, and 7 tonnes in Bhiwandi - in the last 10 days. A carnivorous-freshwater fish, Magur feeds on water organisms that reportedly has an adverse impact on indigenous biodiversity and reduces food base for water birds. Known to grow up to 3-5 feet long, the species is also suspected to cause diseases like Argulosis, commonly known as fish lice. The central government had banned breeding, transportation and sale of the invasive species in 2000. However, as the species grows to a good size, when compared to...