Profs. Patrick Schembri sent me this e-mail regarding a fish that was caught at the Valletta waterfront.
Dear All,
About a year ago, we had corresponded on a new alien fish, the barred knifejaw, Oplegnathus fasciatus, that had suddenly appeared in local waters. You had provided me with data on the fish, photographs, and information on many aspects of how a fish of this type that originates from the Far East can find itself in Malta. The scientific paper on this fish and on how it may have travelled to Malta has just been published and I attach a copy. My colleagues and I are very grateful for all the help that you have provided us with and your contribution has been acknowledged in the paper. I hope you will find this report interesting.
Again thank you for your help and I take this opportunity to wish you, and your loved ones, a peaceful Christmas and a successful and healthy New Year.
Patrick Schembri
http://www.aiep.pl/volumes/2010/1_2/pdf/01_1014_P_2_FULLTEXT.pdf