The entry of any imported shrimp or prawn species, even from places other than Taiwan, should not be allowed by the Government, a top official of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center-Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC-AQD) told BusinessWorld. Flor Lacanilao, SEAFDEC-AQD chief, warned that any wildlife species, especially aquatic species, are considered potential carriers of either known or unknown diseases which may adversely affect local aquatic life.

Valbuena, R. T. (1989, July 3). SEAFDEC-AQD chief warns against importing shrimp, prawn species. BusinessWorld, p. 11.