Invasive Catfish Pose Threat to Eastern Shore Waterways, Research Reveals
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In a two-year investigation conducted by Salisbury University researcher and professor, Dr. Noah Bressman, the invasive blue catfish has emerged as a major concern for fishermen and environmental groups in the Eastern Shore region. Termed "dumpsters of the sea" by researchers and watermen, these non-native predators exhibit a huge and rather 'just about anything' appetite, consuming a wide array of species and posing a threat to the delicate balance of local ecosystems.
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The invasive blue catfish has emerged as a major concern for fishermen and environmental groups in the Eastern Shore region.
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