Goldfish released to waterways 'catastrophic for native wildlife'
The Guardian|May 25, 2022
Research has found that goldfish consume much more than comparable fish in UK waters, eat more than other invasive fish, and are also much more willing to aggressively take on competing species.
Fiona Harvey
Goldfish released to waterways 'catastrophic for native wildlife'

If that lockdown goldfish is starting to lose its allure, think twice before heading out to the canal. Little Dory may look innocent but his voracious appetite, tolerance for cold and have-a-go habits compared with native species will wreak catastrophe on local wildlife.

Research has found that goldfish consume much more than comparable fish in UK waters, eat more than other invasive fish, and are also much more willing to aggressively take on competing species.

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