A team from Fisheries and Oceans Canada in the Gulf Region was busy last week doing a survey for Goldfish along with other partners at Fredericton’s O’Dell Pond in New Brunswick.
Officials were acting after receiving reports about the goldfish and other non-native species in the pond.
Biologists conducted surveys to find what other species are present in the pond. Along with the Goldfish, they also found Rosy Red Minnows.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada said in a statement: “Please do not release your aquarium fish and pets into the wild. Invasive species can spread quickly and threaten native aquatic ecosystems.
If you think you have discovered an aquatic invasive species, it’s important to report it @: http://ow.ly/cwpw50FGphP Invasive species in Canadian freshwater and marine areas include the Asian Carp, Asian Shore Crab, Bighead Carp, Black Carp, Chinese Mitten Crab, European Green Crab, Largemouth Bass, New Zealand Mud Snail, Northern Pike, Northern Snakehead, Quaga Mussel, Round Goby, Sea Lamprey, Siberian Prawn and many more.
