Florida Freeze Kills Invasive Species

Florida Freeze Kills Invasive Species

Millions of tilapia, an invasive fish species, have been wiped out. It has put a temporary dent in commercial fishing, but now biologists say other fish will have a chance to flourish. The tilapia has made its home in Florida lakes for decades since being first brought in to control out of control vegetation.

But the recent cold blast in the Sunshine state wiped out most of the tilapia in Polk County when water temperatures in Lake Hancock dipped below 50 degrees, leaving behind a stinky reminder of the harsh winter.

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