‘Vampire fish’ gorged on Great Lakes trout
A sea lamprey has no jaw, no proper teeth, and no bones. Yet this predator can attach like a suction cup to a fish 100 …
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Fishing for South Florida Tree Chickens
The population of green iguanas in Florida has grown rapidly in the past decade. The reptiles are not native to the state and were likely …
Florida’s war on weeds is killing fish and supercharging red tide
On any given day, helicopters and an armada of airboats fan out across Florida’s freshwaters to spray tank after tank of poison. Without the millions …
‘Major shifts’ in fish populations after Snakehead invasion documented in Maryland
Scientists have documented major shifts downward in many native fish populations after an invasion by Northern Snakeheads in Maryland waters, according to a US Fish and …
Asian Carp Could Be Maine’s Answer To Lobster Bait Crisis
Maine’s lobster industry is on the brink of a crisis. According to the state, this year’s catch is down and the cost to continue fishing …
The Lionfish Takeover Could Get Worse
In warmer waters, the invasive predator eats more efficiently, gluttonously, and frequently. Working from the Cape Eleuthera Institute in the Bahamas, Clay Steell found that …
Study: Invasive carp hurt Mississippi River sport fishing
The introduction of non-native carp to the Mississippi River has reduced the numbers of sport fish valued by anglers, a new study has found. Researchers …
DFO Considers Rotenone In Effort To Protect The Miramichi
Officials at Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans are weighing in on a troublesome question. Should they allow a healthy lake to be poisoned — …
I heard him take a gulp of air, which was really weird
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources said they were shocked when they learned a man caught a northern snakehead in the state. It was the …