Invasive Airbreathing Frog-Hunting Fish Found Along Gulf Coast
Invasive airbreathing frog-hunting fish found along gulf coast. What can go wrong? Recently, a population of invasive goldline snakeheads was discovered in a pond in Manatee County, Florida. This is…
Invasive airbreathing frog-hunting fish found along gulf coast. What can go wrong? Recently, a population of invasive goldline snakeheads was discovered in a pond in Manatee County, Florida. This is the first time that researchers have documented this species on the Gulf Coast of Florida, and the population is a cause for concern due to the fish's aggressive nature and ability to survive in harsh environments.
These fish, which are native to Asia, can outlive, outhunt, and outcompete native Florida wildlife, posing a threat to the local ecology. The only other known population of goldline snakeheads in the United States is located more than 150 miles away, in Broward County.
According to Matthew Neilson, a fishery biologist with the United States Geological Survey, the discovery of the population in Manatee County is particularly concerning because it is such a long distance from the other known population in Florida, suggesting that someone may have brought the fish up from South Florida.
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The fish are known for their large size and predatory nature, consuming a wide variety of prey, including fish, reptiles, and amphibians. In addition, researchers have observed the fish hunting on land, a behavior that is rarely seen.
The study, which was published in the journal Aquatic Invasions, took about two years to complete and was sparked by a citizen, described as a fish enthusiast, who made the discovery.
In conclusion, the discovery of this invasive population of goldline snakeheads in Florida is a cause for concern and highlights the need for continued monitoring and research to mitigate the potential harm to the local ecosystem. The public is also urged to be vigilant and report any similar sightings of invasive frog-hunting fish species. TBT
50 High-Paying Tampa Bay Jobs That Don’t Require College Degree
50 high-paying Tampa Bay jobs that don't require a College Degree. All the kids in High School hear it over and over and over again. Get a degree to get a good gig. Right? Well, our friends at Stacker went to the Labor Stats folks to put together a nice list of high-paying Tampa Bay jobs that do not require a college degree. We can start with Radio DJ, right? Check it out...
50. First-line supervisors of gambling services workers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $54,860
49. Correctional officers and jailers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $54,940
48. Executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $55,060
47. Industrial machinery mechanics
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $55,080
46. Computer numerically controlled tool programmers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $55,100
45. Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $56,340
44. Private detectives and investigators
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $56,630
43. Riggers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $56,950
42. Sound engineering technicians
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $57,000
41. Occupational health and safety technicians
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $57,270
40. First-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $57,340
39. Real estate sales agents
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $57,750
38. Chefs and head cooks
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $58,180
37. Stationary engineers and boiler operators
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $58,440
36. Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $60,100
35. Construction and building inspectors
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $60,320
34. Insurance sales agents
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $60,690
33. Crane and tower operators
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $60,850
32. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $61,100
31. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $61,130
30. Property, real estate, and community association managers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $61,430
29. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $63,440
28. First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $64,290
27. First-line supervisors of correctional officers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $64,460
26. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $67,200
24 (tie). Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $67,280
24 (tie). Insurance appraisers, auto damage
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $67,280
23. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $69,010
22. Aircraft mechanics and service technicians
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $69,020
21. Food service managers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $71,330
20. Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $71,740
19. Flight attendants
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $72,130
18. Electrical power-line installers and repairers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $72,790
17. Fire inspectors and investigators
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $72,830
16. Umpires, referees, and other sports officials
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $73,600
15. Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $74,090
14. First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $74,430
13. Power distributors and dispatchers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $77,550
12. Elevator and escalator installers and repairers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $79,040
11. Ship engineers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $82,480
10. Detectives and criminal investigators
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $85,460
9. Power plant operators
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $86,510
8. Lodging managers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $91,950
7. First-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $93,070
6. Transportation inspectors
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $93,120
5. Postmasters and mail superintendents
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $97,930
4. First-line supervisors of police and detectives
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $99,070
3. Transportation, storage, and distribution managers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $99,470
2. Commercial pilots
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $113,940
1. Athletes and sports competitors
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
– Annual mean salary: $141,900
