SANTO DOMINGO. – In a campaign that can be called “Catfish: eat it to delete it,” the Environment Ministry urged dozens of fishermen of greater Santo Domingo and adjacent zones to help eradicate the catfish, an invader and aggressive species that has been found in rivers and lagoons within the Ozama Wetlands National Park.
Fishermen participated in workshop taught by a team of specialists from the Vice ministry’s Protected Areas and Biodiversity, headed by Brígido Hierro Garcia and Mercedes Peguero.
The workshop held in the Isla la Esperanza, in the Las Malvinas Ecological Park, trained fishermen to control and eradicate the catfish (Clarias batrachus), an invading species that has jeopardized the native fish varieties.
The campaign "Catfish: an aquatic invading species, consume it and control it!" primarily aims to massively fish it out of existence, after its irregular insertion in water sources of he capital and parts of the East region.
Written by: xwill7, 15 Jul 2011 4:04 PM
From: United States, El cuarto bate
With tostones?
From: United States
Catfish are delicious! Catch them and give them to those who want them for food. Easy fix.
Written by: Mart1n, 15 Jul 2011 7:20 PM
From: Dominican Republic, North coast
I hope they can get it under control as this cat fish called the walking cat fish can cross over land from one lake to another and will kill all native species. They tried to poison ponds in the US and they just went to another pond.
Written by: BASTA, 15 Jul 2011 7:40 PM
From: Dominican Republic, =Ghetto/Legalize Drugs
Blacken cat fish meow meow
From: Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata
Were they invited in like the carps?
From: United States, Fresh Water Paradise-NY Finger Lakes
@Martin,
How do you know exact type of catfish? i didn't see anywhere in article where it stated it was walking type.
I give catfish the same chance as I would give a snow ball chance in hell....Dominicans will soon catch all, eat them.
MJEV
Written by: anthonyC, 16 Jul 2011 11:30 AM
From: United States
Glomar,
The Article states the catfish is Clarias batrachus...That is the walking catfish. Also just look at the photo and you can see that it is a Walking Catfish.
They are highly invasive and cause lots of damage. Luckily the D.R.'s geography can help prevent it's spread. The Bad news is that you just need a few idiots who think it is a good idea to let them loose in other waters and you are screwed.
Written by: walnut, 16 Jul 2011 1:06 PM
From: Bouvet Island, Cayuga lakeside
Why can't there be a government led and sponsored campaign to solve two problems.....the catfish and the poor's hunger.
Almost absurd to imagine how little effort would be required to combat both issues.
I bet there would many who would jump into the rivers and catch these fish bare-handed if they could eat and sell them.
Written by: okian, 16 Jul 2011 1:39 PM
From: United States
Fried Catfish...YUM!!
Written by: danny00, 16 Jul 2011 3:31 PM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
eat all of them is correct,
if a piece of sh---t had fins on it and was swimming down stream they find a way to catch it and eat it....
god. bless.
From: Dominican Republic
Blacken Catfish, Scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese, onions, tomatoes and jalapenos, Fried taters, Toast, Coffee and O.J.- Great way to start or finish the day! Let them walk or swim by my door they won't make it far.
Written by: curios1, 16 Jul 2011 9:59 PM
From: United States, right where im standin
what about hushpuppies ? thats what you need with catfish.
From: Dominican Republic
got that right!!!!!!-curios1
From: Canada, Alberta
I wish the Dominican people luck eradicating this fish. Unfortunately, in most cases, where foreign species have been introduced it is usually a losing battle. While they (fishermen) are at it they should learn to catch the lionfish that have now invaded the reefs, they are also edible.
Written by: Grosero, 18 Jul 2011 10:03 AM
From: United States
Here's How:
1.Wash four catfish fillets with cold water.
2.Melt shortening in a large iron skillet. It should be about 1/2 inch deep.
3.In a shallow, wide bowl, combine 1/4 cup of flour and 1 cup of white cornmeal.
4.Season the fillets with salt and pepper then roll in the cornmeal mixture to coat well; gently shake off excess.
5.When the fat is hot but not smoking (about 375 degrees F.), carefully lay the fillets in the skillet.
6.Fry until crisp and browned on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Turn carefully and fry the other side.
7.Lift out and drain on paper towels. 8.Serve with hush puppies and lemon wedges, tartar sauce, or sauce of your choice.
From: United States, Haze gray, underway
Man, they need to fry them things up con un buen plato de arroz con habichuela instead of tryunbg to kill them all off.
From: United States
If there is a reward involve for the catfish lionfish will swiming for hills...... problem solve ...
Written by: ElChico, 20 Jul 2011 10:49 AM
From: United States
A lot of DR doesn't eat enough fish. I'd eat it everyday happily. It's a tasty fish. Catfish with tostones. Catfish en una salsita criolla. Rico!!!
Written by: ElChico, 20 Jul 2011 10:52 AM
From: United States
The funny thing is some people in DR find them nasty and don't want to eat them. I've heard this with my own ears. Yet they'll happily scarf down some pig they've been feeding God knows what. A lot of people also think they are inedible for one reason or another. Obviously false.
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How do you know exact type of catfish? i didn't see anywhere in article where it stated it was walking type.
I give catfish the same chance as I would give a snow ball chance in hell....Dominicans will soon catch all, eat them.
MJEV
The Article states the catfish is Clarias batrachus...That is the walking catfish. Also just look at the photo and you can see that it is a Walking Catfish.
They are highly invasive and cause lots of damage. Luckily the D.R.'s geography can help prevent it's spread. The Bad news is that you just need a few idiots who think it is a good idea to let them loose in other waters and you are screwed.
Almost absurd to imagine how little effort would be required to combat both issues.
I bet there would many who would jump into the rivers and catch these fish bare-handed if they could eat and sell them.
if a piece of sh---t had fins on it and was swimming down stream they find a way to catch it and eat it....
god. bless.
1.Wash four catfish fillets with cold water.
2.Melt shortening in a large iron skillet. It should be about 1/2 inch deep.
3.In a shallow, wide bowl, combine 1/4 cup of flour and 1 cup of white cornmeal.
4.Season the fillets with salt and pepper then roll in the cornmeal mixture to coat well; gently shake off excess.
5.When the fat is hot but not smoking (about 375 degrees F.), carefully lay the fillets in the skillet.
6.Fry until crisp and browned on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Turn carefully and fry the other side.
7.Lift out and drain on paper towels. 8.Serve with hush puppies and lemon wedges, tartar sauce, or sauce of your choice.