Tuesday, January 15, 2013

The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com: Flushing Fish: Invasive Species Released Into California Ocean, Possibly From Aquarium Dumping

The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com
The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com
Flushing Fish: Invasive Species Released Into California Ocean, Possibly From Aquarium Dumping
Jan 15th 2013, 15:26

From Becky Oskin, OurAmazingPlanet Staff Writer:

In the film "Finding Nemo," a plucky clownfish escapes an aquarium tank thanks to some sage advice: "All drains lead to the ocean."

But in real life, flushing Nemo wouldn't end happily. Aquarium species are some of the hardiest fish and plants in the world, and tank owners and importers who dump unwanted marine life are introducing tough, non-native species to California waters, says a new report on the state's aquarium trade.


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