Pangasianodon gigas in National Geographic website

Post by **Silurus** » 16 May 2003, 15:02

Check this out:
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news ... tfish.html

BIGblue · Post by **BIGblue** » 16 May 2003, 22:11

"The rapids and whirlpool ecosystem in Chiang Khong-Chiang Saen is the only area in the Mekong that giant catfish use as a spawning ground and it will be destroyed by Mekong rapids blasting," said Sretthachau.

Thats a shame. I hate it when companies destroy an animals habitat with no concern over the animal. I'm sure its all because of money too.

Post by **Silurus** » 16 May 2003, 22:37

Actually, the current situation along the Mekong River is fairly complicated. Cheap hydroelectric power is apparently a much more attractive option to the governments there than conservation of habitats.