Review identifies ecological impacts of invasive Mozambique tilapia on carp culture, suggesting management strategies.
Key Points
This research aims to evaluate the ecological and economic impacts of the invasive fish Oreochromis mossambicus on major carp culture, particularly in Jayakwadi Dam.
Literature review of the biology and invasion ecology of O. mossambicus
Synthesis of evidence from Indian and global reservoir studies
Presentation of a tabulated analysis of impacts on carp recruitment, growth, and fishery yields.
Documented competition effects on major carp species recruitment and growth.
Altered fishery dynamics resulting in decreased yields for Indian major carp.
Proposed management strategies for sustainable carp culture in the presence of O. mossambicus.