BY SHIRRI GANAESH MURUGAN
IN MALAYSIA’S waters, the invasion of alien fish species is a silent threat to the local marine ecosystem.
These foreign fish species, brought in through the ornamental fish trade and aquaculture, are impacting the country’s ecosystems in many ways.
The significant consequences of this invasion include the disruption of native species, damage to the local food chain, potential outbreaks of diseases, and significant alterations to the marine systems.
Recognising the urgency to mitigate this problem, a group of dedicated undergraduate students from the Microbiology and Molecular Genetics Department at the Faculty of Science Universiti Malaya (UM) has initiated the Precision Intervention Program (PIP) mentored by Professor Dr Subha Bhassu.
This is a volunteer-based activity that aims to address this problem through a multifaceted approach involving technology, education, and public awareness.
