Bali suitable for Nila fish breeding

DENPASAR (The Jakarta Post) : Freshwater lakes in Bali offer an ideal habitat for breeding the economically valuable Nila fish (Tilapia nilotica), a researcher said Thursday.

"Based on our 2006 research on Bali's economical potential there are 19 main commodities in the fishing sector, including Nila fish," said I Wayan Windia, a lecturer of the Agriculture Faculty of Udayana University, as quoted by Antara.

Bangli, the only regency in Bali without any beach, is the best region for Nila's breeding, he said, adding that lakes such as Batur Lake were especially suitable.

Windia said breeding Nila fish would encourage the development of the fishing sector in the regency.