An Assessment of the Fish Maw Trade in Singapore and Malaysia Reveals Threatened Species and Highlights the Need for a More Complete Assessment of the Conservation Status of the World's Fishes

ABSTRACT Fish maw, the dried swim bladder of teleost fish, is consumed throughout much of East and Southeast Asia. The serving of maw is seen as an indicator of wealth, prestige, and status in Chinese culture. While Hong Kong and mainland China are considered major fish maw importers, its trade in t...

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Main Authors: Ying Giat Seah, Benjamin J. Wainwright
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-05-01
Series:Conservation Letters
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1111/conl.13115
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