"Maryland Wants Invasive Fish Out Of The Water — And On Your Dinner Table"

"As northern snakehead and blue catfish continue to proliferate, the state is trying to get more people to eat them."

"Branson Williams feels the weight of his responsibilities. The 39-year-old Marylander is tasked with defeating an elusive and relentless enemy that shows no signs of weakening.

Failure in this war is not an option. But a complete and convincing victory is unlikely.

“I stay up late at night thinking about this,” Williams says. “Eradication is not possible at this point. Their abundance and densities are way too great. What we do hope is that we can prevent further spread.”

The menace causing Williams to lose sleep? Fish."

Joe Heim reports for the Washington Post July 18, 2024.

Source: Washington Post, 07/19/2024