In a recent declaration, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has drawn attention to a growing ecological concern in the state. A growing presence of the invasive northern snakehead fish has triggered alarms in the lower Susquehanna River region, requiring an urgent response from local fishing communities and environmental experts. Northern snakeheads, native to China, Korea, and Russia, first appeared in the mid-Atlantic region in the early 2000s. Their ominous presence is often linked to illegal introductions and unhindered dispersal across waters devoid of natural or artificial barriers. Recent surveillance efforts have revealed a concerning growth of this species … Continue reading Pennsylvania’s Battle with the Snakehead Invasion Threatening Fishing Waters