Impact ID | 2961 |
Impact Type | Recreation |
Study Type | Observational |
Study Location | Field |
Impact Description | A small commercial and recreational castnet fishery for Hoplosternum littorale has commenced in Florida, which is a popular food fish in its native range. Part of the species' rapid expansion throughout peninsular Florida may have resulted from illegal movement by castnet fishermen to enhance local fisheries. |
Reference | 18474 |
Great Lakes Region | No |
Cost | |
Location | Florida |