Blue catfish threaten Chesapeake Bay: Invasive fish put fisheries and local economy at risk | TheBriefWire
Blue catfish threaten Chesapeake Bay: Invasive fish put fisheries and local economy at risk
Published 18 July 2026 · general
Blue catfish are rapidly spreading through the Chesapeake Bay on the US East Coast, threatening the region's fragile ecosystem. The invasive species is preying on
Blue catfish are rapidly spreading through the Chesapeake Bay on the US East Coast, threatening the region's fragile ecosystem. The invasive species is preying on native fish that support the seafood industry, putting local fisheries and the coastal economy at risk. Al Jazeera’s Heidi Zhou-Castro reports. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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