by Renee Shelton | Mar 10, 2015 | Fish and Seafood, Fishing, Fishing Info, Freshwater Finfish, Freshwater Fishing, Freshwater Shellfish, Hook Up, Resources, Safety, Saltwater Finfish, Saltwater Fishing, Saltwater Shellfish, Tackle Basics
What is a fish or aquatic nuisance species? Fish or aquatic nuisance species is a non-native species that is introduced and threatens a native species. The introduced fish can breed with the native fish producing a hybrid. The aquatic nuisance species can mean fish,...
by Renee Shelton | Sep 7, 2014 | DPFishCo, Fishing, Food Safety, Safety, Scorpionfish, Seafood
Marine Envenomation Marine envenomation is the resulting poisoning that comes from a sting from a venomous fish or sea animal, such as lionfish, jellyfish, sea urchins, and sting rays. These stings range in seriousness depending on the animal from very mild to lethal...
by Renee Shelton | Aug 16, 2014 | Fishing, Food Safety, Safety
What is Ciguatera and Ciguatoxin? Ciguatoxins are poisonous compounds naturally produced by dinoflagellates, Gambierdiscus toxicus, which are microscopic organisms. These organisms are eaten by reef fish from tropical and subtropical waters. Also, carnivorous tropical...
