@article{fdi:010085991,
  title = {{T}ilapia introduction in {C}hina : economic boom in aquaculture versus ecological threats to ecosystems},
  author = {{X}iong, {W}. and {G}uo, {C}. {B}. and {G}ozlan, {R}odolphe and {L}iu, {J}. {S}.},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{T}he introduction and use of non-native species in aquaculture have played a central role in the development of this economic sector worldwide. {T}ilapia is one of the most widely introduced species in the world, and {C}hina has become the largest producer and consumer of tilapia. {W}hile non-native tilapia in {C}hina support provisioning ecosystem services of substantial economic value, the invasion also poses potential threats to native fish diversity, ecosystems and ultimately the sustainable fisheries development. {H}owever, knowledge regarding the invading pathway, aquaculture development, economic benefits and the ecological impacts of such important non-native species is still limited, especially in {C}hina. {B}ased on thorough literature review as well as field surveys, this paper has comprehensively presented the introduction of tilapia species across a range of aquatic habitats and its role in the aquaculture industry growth, emphasising the economic benefits in {C}hina. {I}n addition, we also synthesised the potential negative ecological impacts caused by tilapia invasion with global evidences, which will provide excellent lessons and management recommendations for {C}hina and other countries worldwide. {F}uture trends tend to indicate an increase in the number and frequency of tilapia's introduction in {C}hina, with an increasing likelihood of environmental impacts. {H}owever, it is apparent that the aquaculture of non-native tilapias is a highly profitable activity in {C}hina which makes the introductions inevitable, therefore, alternative management strategies and implications are further discussed to seek to achieve more sustainable and ecosystem-friendly aquaculture, reduce the risks and negative impacts on ecosystems while still maintaining the economic benefits.},
  keywords = {aquatic ecosystem ; biological invasion ; conservation ; ecological risk ; sustainable aquaculture development ; tilapia ; {CHINE}},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{R}eviews in {A}quaculture},
  volume = {15},
  numero = {1},
  pages = {179--197},
  ISSN = {1753-5123},
  year = {2023},
  DOI = {10.1111/raq.12710},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010085991},
}