Dont mean to offend but...

[Syran]

thats a diferent outlook on it.

 

[ewurm]

Not too many people would eat round gobies, zebra mussel and ruffe. Im not see lots of benefits on invasives.

Zebra Mussel introduction increased the clarity of the water in the great lakes but is a total pest attaching themselves to boat hulls and costing millions to remove. Positive and negative.

 

[MN_Rebel]

Zebra Mussel introduction increased the clarity of the water in the great lakes but is a total pest attaching themselves to boat hulls and costing millions to remove. Positive and negative.

Actually it was only one positive the zeebs have. Too many negatives zeebs cause. Outcomplete the native and endangered mussels/clams, eat all plankton which meant for newly hatched fish fry and can harm swimmers.

 

[Bottomfeeder]

Zebra Mussel introduction increased the clarity of the water in the great lakes but is a total pest attaching themselves to boat hulls and costing millions to remove. Positive and negative.

i dont think we can really count the thing with the boats. arent we technically introduced species too?

 

[cassharper]

I think actively managing ecosystems is a better long term solution instead of preserving. If nature is "left to it's own" it will naturally evolve. Animals will migrate, species will die off, and new species will become dominant. If we try to stop this, we will ultimately fail. Instead of trying to stop potential hazards all together, they should take steps to ensure it's vitality and "roll with the changes" so to speak.

Just my .02

 

[MN_Rebel]

I rather control Asian carps than let nature take its course as Im not planning to let a 30lbs jumping carp and his thousand buddies smacked into my face in not so distinct future.