A monster fish could soon provide new livelihoods for the impoverished communities of Papua New Guinea, as well as a way to protect the South Pacific island’s rainforestsfrom the devastating effects of logging, mining, and industrial agriculture.
The fish in question is a massive river dweller called the Niugini black bass. These 45- to 65-pound behemoths are beloved by a small but dedicated group of anglers who each shell out thousands of dollars to visit Papua New Guinea. They seek out the Niugini black bass because the fish is notoriously challenging to catch and land owing to its strength and the complexity of its river habitats.
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