Interesting article I came across...

[spring007]

http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/pages/item.php?news=1935

What do you guys think? I think its pretty cool...

 

[Lupin]

What? Collect a fish that is still under threat of overcollection to sustain the livelihood of indigenous people? There are other options than using a fish which had been under red list before. I have my doubts on this project. The torpedo barbs were once under threat. Since their population had been restored, they are now being collected again and this time, for this very reason? I don't know whether I like this project or not but for the very reason being that they are under threat, I don't think so. Sorry to say it but I don't.

This species is increasingly under threat by unregulated fishing practises and this project would mean far more control over the way in which this species is being fished.

Quote below is assuring. We'll see how it goes.

"However, if we could set up small pilot projects to assess the impact that a sustainable fishery similar to Project Piaba then we could maybe alleviate poverty, preserve an ecosystem and protect forests all at the same time."

 

[micstarz]

I feel the same as Lupin...and I see these fish for sale alot in Hong Kong.