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CONCLUSION
With the above deliberation, the issue is not to ban aquatic alien species but to have risk assessments and
to evaluate the benefits associated with their use. Appropriate regulations of their movement will be in place.
A comprehensive list of aquatic alien species and aquatic invasive alien species and their status pertaining
to fisheries in Malaysia will be documented. Introductions of aquatic invasive alien species through all vectors
will be reduced. More officials will be trained to prevent and manage aquatic invasive alien species and to
implement domestic, regional and international requirements; and cooperation to establish scientific networks
and information exchange. Communication among the public relevant to addressing aquatic invasive alien
species will be increased. Educational materials would be developed to inform public of the dangers posed
by the species. These materials would be incorporated into public out-reach programs (e.g., for schools,
youth groups), news coverage (e.g., in newspapers, local publications), and in science-oriented events
(e.g., at nature centers and natural history museums, at meetings of aquarium societies, aquariums and
angling associations).
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