[enviro-vlc] [WAR-Press Release]_Sai Gon teenagers breed and release native fishes back to the wild

[Lan Ho Thi Kim]

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

Please see and enjoy the press release about the activity "Sai Gon teenagers
breed and release native fishes back to the wild" of Wildlife At Risk.

We hope you will remain a reader.

Thank you very much,

Kind regards,
Lan Ho

*Ho Chi Minh City,** 25th September 2011* – Twenty teenagers from Le Loi
Scout Troop – National Vietnamese Scouting Committee participated in a
program to breed and release native fishes back to the wild, under the
guidance of Wildlife At Risk (WAR). This activity contributes to
re-populating native fish populations and raise awareness of nature
conservation amongst teenagers in Ho Chi Minh City.



Over 100 native fighting fishes (*Betta* *imbellis*) that were bred in the
program entitled “breeding and release native fishes back to the wild” were
released to Cau Son canal – a tributary of the Saigon River. Earlier, more
than 200 native Betta were also released to another tributary of the Saigon
River in order to recover the fighting fish populations, which are
increasing rare in Ho Chi Minh City.



These teenagers also received fingerling-fighting fishes to raise and breed
at home. Fry, which were born from those fishes, will be passed to other
teenagers for raising or releasing to the wild. Before receiving fishes,
these teenagers were instructed carefully on how to feed and take care of
this species, including disease prevention and treatment. WAR staff will
monitor the breeding fishes strictly and provide support when needed.

In the past months, many residents of Ho Chi Minh City also contacted WAR to
receive native fishes for their home aquariums.

According to Mr.Bui Huu Manh, Conservation Expert - WAR: “*Raising and
breeding native fishes, especially the fighting fishes is **pretty simple.
Anyone can do it with careful instructions from WAR. This activity does not
require much time and space, and at low cost. Well cared for, you will soon
have many fry ready to be released to the wild after two or three months”.*

* “The teenagers are contributing to the conservation of a native species
that is disappearing in the urban environment through the simple and easy
action of raising native fishes for aquariums and releasing them back to the
wild. **Everyone can make a difference and help Save Vietnam’s Wildlife**” –
*said Ms.Do Thi Thanh Huyen, Wildlife Education Manager.

**

In the future, WAR will continue this program of breeding and releasing
native fishes that are not exploited for commercial purposes but can be used
for ornamental purposes. HCMC residents and students who are interested in
releasing or raising native fishes can contact WAR to get useful support and
consultations.

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*Ho Thi Kim Lan (Ms.)*
Wildlife Education Assistant
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**Wildlife At Risk***
Position: 202/10 Nguyen Xi, W. 26, Binh Thanh Dist., Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 08 3899 7314 (Ext: 112); Fax: +84 08 3899 7316
Mobile: (+84) 907 809359
Email: lan.htk at wildlifeatrisk.org, hothikimlan at gmail.com
Visiting us at: http://www.wildlifeatrisk.org

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*Wildlife At Risk (W.A.R) is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to
protecting the biodiversity of Vietnam by combating the illegal wildlife
trade, raising environmental awareness and promoting the conservation
of endangered species and their habitats.
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