"Pla Tu" (mackerel) is running out, thanks to trawlers.
Thai mackerel, or pla tu, is a staple in the national cuisine. It’s also facing a crisis as its population has dramatically declined over the last 30 years. Experts say climate change and overfishing has contributed to the contraction, posing a crisis at the heartbeat of Thailand’s marine ecosystem.
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