Invasive fish like European carp, tilapia and even goldfish are a growing threat in Australia’s rivers and freshwater systems. Debate rages over what to do about the ever-spreading issue, including introducing a virus into the water, but wholesale solutions are seemingly far off.In the meantime, one Gold Coast dad is taking matters into his hands and doing something about it. Armed with a $6 Kmart fishing net, Scott Clark is single-handedly scooping up a host of water-based invaders choking water systems from creeks, rivers and even stormwater drains in his local area.They are “everywhere”, he told Yahoo News of the growing threat. “It’s quite sad.”It started out as a hobby for Scott, collecting small fish to feed his pet turtle, but quickly developed into a deeper purpose when videos of his efforts went viral online with millions of views. Sadly, after 15 years exploring Queensland’s fresh water, he no longer sees native fish in local water systems — something that experts warn is a direct result of invasive species taking over.”A lot of smaller catchments… Click below to read the full story from Yahoo Movies UK
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