Environment news in Balik Pulau

3 stories within reach of Balik Pulau, published in the last 3 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.

1. Rare fish caught in Sungai Kuala after 15 years

   1 hour ago Harian Metro Sungai Kuala, Penang 5.9 km

   A rare fish species, Lutjanus goldiei, was caught in Sungai Kuala, Penang, after not being recorded there for 15 years. The Fisheries Department highlighted the ecological significance and encouraged catch-and-release practices for conservation.

2. Rare fish reappears in Penang river after 15 years

   3 hours ago Berita Harian Sungai Kuala, Pulau Pinang 5.9 km

   A rare fish species, Lutjanus goldiei, was caught in Sungai Kuala, Penang, for the first time in 15 years. The Fisheries Department noted its ecological importance and urged anglers to practice catch-and-release.

3. Rare black bass caught in Penang river after 15 years

   3 hours ago New Straits Times Sungai Kuala, Penang 5.9 km

   A rare black bass was caught in Sungai Kuala, Penang, the first such sighting in 15 years. The Penang Fisheries Department confirmed the species and urged anglers to practice catch-and-release.