From Pet to Pest: Released Goldfish Trigger Massive Changes in Lakes
2026-06-18
Goldfish Rapidly Reshape Waters Original Story: Eric Stann, University of Missouri Goldfish are a familiar fixture in homes, classrooms and backyard ponds around the world. But when they are released into lakes and ponds, they can quickly turn healthy freshwater ecosystems into environments that struggle to support native life, new research shows. The study, [...]
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