Gettin' Fishy With It

Invasive Fish Species


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In this episode, “Invasive Fish Species”, we discuss ecosystems and the many fish species that end up thriving in new habitats, threatening other native species that live there. Who is usually at fault?  Humans! We break down 6 types of invasive fish that either eat their competition or outcompete them for food. From gigantic carp that jump into your boat, to aquatic vampires that suck the blood of their fishy-lakemates, we get to know some of these scary invaders!  We also cover the response of local governmental bodies and how they prevent further spread of invasives.  If we could summarize one valuable lesson from the episode, it would be: Don’t release pet fish into the wild.

This podcast is brought to you by the seven figure pygmy goby.  With the shortest lifespan of any known vertebrate, these fish are the epitome of “life is too short”.  As a result, these fish can be found bungee jumping, sky diving and doing a whole host of dangerous activities.  Wouldn't you, if your life was only 59 days long?  Here’s to you, seven figure pygmy goby. May you make every second count!

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