Maryland's blue crabs reportedly invade Spanish waters

[jazz lady]

Mute Swans are invasive, also. https://www.chesapeakebay.net/S=0/fieldguide/critter/mute_swan

There are tons of invasive species in Maryland, both animals and plants:

Invasive and Exotic Species in Maryland

An official website of the State of Maryland.

dnr.maryland.gov

I didn't know red fire ants were here, but thankfully only in isolated colonies so far:

Red Imported Fire Ant (Solenopsis Invicta)
These painful stinging pests are typically transported in agricultural products, and they are a human health hazard. They are also ecologically disruptive and can destroy crops like corn and soybeans. Isolated colonies have been reported in Maryland, but are not established. The insects are regulated by quarantine.

Top Invasive Species in Maryland

We’re spotlighting the top invasive insect species in the state of Maryland so that you can become an expert in identifying these damaging pests. Read more on our blog.

www.mosquitosquad.com

Vinca (periwinkle) is a big problem in Maryland now, as well as English Ivy. I have see this first-hand on the Eastern Shore:

Maryland Invasive Species Council |

mdinvasives.org

 

[RoseRed]

There are tons of invasive species in Maryland, both animals and plants:

I didn't know red fire ants were here, but thankfully only in isolated colonies so far:

Vinca (periwinkle) is a big problem in Maryland now, as well as English Ivy. I have see this first-hand on the Eastern Shore:

Maryland Invasive Species Council |

mdinvasives.org

Yes, there are many. I only remembered the swans off the top of my head. Girl had to do a report on invasive species several years ago.

 

[h3mech]

need to send them some Old Bay LOL

 

[Merlin99]

If I may ...

Instead of complaining about it, maybe they should look at the new opportunity of a new industry being created - Commercial blue crab fishery. Or, if they really wanted to diversify, using the logic of reducing the blue crab population, introduce the Stripped Bass, or Rockfish, to those waters. A double positive. An increase of recreational fisheries and commercial as well.

The same thing could be said here with snakeheads, in Asia they're a medicinal delicacy.

 

[stgislander]

I love me some snakehead too.

 

[GWguy]

I love me some snakehead too.

That's what she said.

 

[LightRoasted]

If I may ...

The same thing could be said here with snakeheads, in Asia they're a medicinal delicacy.

People actively search those puppies out. They're good fighters, taste good, and there is no catch limit. Whoo hoo! Matter of fact, if you do catch one, you must kill it. You cannot, under law, throw it back. There is no arguing that the fish tastes good, right up there with flounder and mahi-mahi. What's not to like?

 

[Merlin99]

If I may ...


People actively search those puppies out. They're good fighters, taste good, and there is no catch limit. Whoo hoo! Matter of fact, if you do catch one, you must kill it. You cannot, under law, throw it back. There is no arguing that the fish tastes good, right up there with flounder and mahi-mahi. What's not to like?

The fact that they're an invasive species and are trying to eat the indigenous species out of existence.

 

[LightRoasted]

If I may ...

The fact that they're an invasive species and are trying to eat the indigenous species out of existence.

Well there is that. So be a part of the solution. Pick up a rod and go fishing. Take the kids, or the grandkids. But if using a boat, please, please, please, do not take your firearms. Far too many have been lost due to capsizing. Just ask Gilligan.

 

[gemma_rae]

If I may ...

please, please, please, do not take your firearms.

Okay. Dynamite it is! Hold my beer...

 

[GWguy]

 

[spr1975wshs]

Humans are also a non-native invasive specie in the Americas.