Save the Mekong River and the giant catfish.I was alarmed by the article "Messing With the Mekong" by Lisa Mastny (November/December 2003), citing the Upper Mekong Navigation Improvement Project, initiated by the Chinese government Ever since Republic of China founded in January 1st, 1912, China has had several regional and national governments. List
The Mekong River Mekong River Chinese Lancang Jiang or Lan-Ts'ang Chiang Longest river of Southeast Asia. Rising in southern Qinghai province, China, it flows south through eastern Tibet and across the highlands of Yunnan province. is home to more than 1,200 species offish off·ish adj. Inclined to be distant and reserved; aloof. off  ish·ly adv.off and other aquatic life. Undoubtedly, the altered flow of the Mekong will pose a certain degree of impact on the ecosystem along the river stretch. But what concerns me most is the fact that the blasting will destroy the "only known spawning grounds" of the endangered giant catfish (Pangasianodon gigas), the largest freshwater fish in Asia. Despite an effort by the Thai Department of Fisheries fisheries. From earliest times and in practically all countries, fisheries have been of industrial and commercial importance. In the large N Atlantic fishing grounds off Newfoundland and Labrador, for example, European and North American fishing fleets have long , which has released approximately 10,000 captive-bred giant catfish into the Mekong since 2000, the reported catch for this species in Chiang Khong, Northern Thailand Northern Thailand, one of the 5 regional groups of Thailand, usually describes the area covered by 17 provinces.
Fortunately, the Thai Cabinet has done the Mekong a favor by halting the destruction of the remaining rapids (due to disagreement with Laos over their shared water boundary). However, this may nor be good enough. If the Chinese government decides to press ahead, the fate of the Mekong River would be in jeopardy again. Thai authorities must do their best to protect the interest of the nation, which includes protecting the ecosystem of the Mekong River, which serves as a primary food source for the many thousands who live near it. They must carefully weigh a few obvious economic and military gains against the long-term effects on the ecosystem and the welfare of the people around the river. In my opinion, a well-balanced ecosystem and the welfare of the majority of the people are critical factors for the sustainable development Sustainable development is a socio-ecological process characterized by the fulfilment of human needs while maintaining the quality of the natural environment indefinitely. The linkage between environment and development was globally recognized in 1980, when the International Union of a country. JIRAPAT CHUNTHAPONG Khon Kaen This article is about the town Khon Kaen. For other uses, see Khon Kaen (disambiguation). Located at the heart of the Northeastern Thailand (Isan), Khon Kaen , Thailand |
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