Upmarket fish maw trade in Singapore & Malaysia includes endangered species: Study

Mongabay
Aug 6, 2025, 11:33 am240 pts
Fish maw — the dried swim bladder of ray-finned fishes — is prized across East and Southeast Asia as a culinary delicacy and symbol of wealth and status. In Chinese culture, it’s served at family and business gatherings. Beyond tradition, maw is promoted for supposed health and beauty benefits, from…

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