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Goldfish Invasion Threatens Alberta Waters | Edmonton News
Alberta’s waterways are under siege from invasive goldfish—schools as big as dinner plates thriving in over 100 locations, dumped intentionally by owners, not flushed. These hardy invaders survive Alberta’s brutal winters, breed like crazy, and choke out native species. They also bring diseases, snails, and invasive plants that can collapse entire ecosystems. Fines up to $100,000 or a year in jail await offenders. Stormwater ponds are prime dumping grounds, warming up to speed up reproduction. Eradicating them is nearly impossible—often requiring total pond draining or chemical treatments…
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