Fish Feminization in Surabaya River Raises Extinction Concerns
Feminization, the development of female characteristics in fish, has been observed in the Surabaya River, East Java. A survey by Ecoton found that approximately 78% of the 71 fish from seven species studied were female. Experts note this sex ratio imbalance is unusual in nature and requires investigation and intervention.
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