Corrosivity is defined as the condition of water that causes it to dissolve metals, such as those in metallic plumbing, at an excessive rate...
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Fisheries biologists use many different tools and techniques to determine the proper management of fish populations in our lakes, streams, a...
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The gray triggerfish, Balistes capriscus, is one of the most abundant fishes along the northeast Gulf of Mexico. It is also one of the most ...
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Wintertime feeding can help maintain the health and promote the growth of catfish. Since catfish are cold-blooded animals, their body temper...
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If digital photographs of a pond weed sample are not adequate and physical samples have been requested, follow these steps to ensure that th...
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The eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica, is an important species both commercially and ecologically, but it has been on the declin...
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Bull minnows (Fundulus grandis), also known as gulf killifish, mudminnows, mudfish, cacahoes, and finger mullet, are commonly sold by bait d...
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Pond owners have sometimes intentionally and sometimes accidentally introduced freshwater clams or mussels into their recreational ponds. Wh...
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Crabs, along with shrimp, lobsters, and crawfish, are among the invertebrates called decapods (10 feet) that are included in the class Cru...
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Three native penaeid shrimp species of commercial importance live in the Southern Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States: Litopenaeus...
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Under the right circumstances, catfish farming can be very profitable. Like other forms of farming, however, catfish production involves sub...
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Learn about the basic biology of the Amazonian apple snail (Pomacea maculate), how to identify it, how it was likely introduced, and the imp...
Read More about Alabama Aquatic Nuisance Species: Amazonian Apple Snail