Suckerfish Control in East Jakarta Collects 1.87 Tons

Joint personnel succeeded in controlling the suckerfish with a catch of 1.87 tons from a number of locations.

highly disruptive to the ecosystem

The Assistant for Economic Affairs and Development of the East Jakarta City Administration, Fauzi, said that the control of the suckerfish will continue because their numbers are so large that they can disrupt the balance of the ecosystem.

"This suckerfish is highly disruptive to the ecosystem due to its invasive nature. It also has the potential to impact health if consumed due to suspected mercury contamination," he said, Tuesday (4/21).

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Fauzi detailed that from the catch carried out yesterday, in Makasar District it reached 481.55 kilograms, Ciracas 280 kilograms, and Cipayung 250 kilograms.

"In Cakung District, the amount was 240.6 kilograms, Pasar Rebo 178 kilograms, Kramat Jati 114 kilograms, Jatinegara 113.5 kilograms, Matraman 86 kilograms, Duren Sawit 64.5 kilograms, and Pulo Gadung 47.2 kilograms," he explained.

As many as 70 joint personnel consisting of elements from urban village and districts, as well as sub-agencies, were deployed to control the suckerfish.

"We also involve community participation in efforts to catch invasive fish which can also damage the structure of this embankment," he stated.

He hopes that this effort will be able to control the population of suckerfish, which have long been known to damage aquatic habitats and threaten the sustainability of local ecosystems.