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Invasive Alabama bass threatens NC native bass species

In North Carolina, Lake Norman was ground zero for the invasive Alabama bass — a growing problem that threatens the state's native bass and ecosystems that depend on them. “The problem really began a ...
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NCWRC: Help reduce threat from Alabama bass

Alabama bass, which are invasive to North Carolina, are now in more rivers and lakes than ever before and are competing with native fish and aquatic organisms. Biologists at the N.C. Wildlife ...
Fox Carolina

NCWC asking anglers to stop spreading Alabama bass to new waters

RALEIGH, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The North Carolina Wildlife Commission (NCWC) is asking for the public’s help to stop spreading the Alabama bass to new waters in the state. Officials said the Alabama ...
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Experts issue urgent warning after invasive creatures breed to form concerning hybrid species: 'This is a cautionary tale for other states nationwide'

Experts are sounding the alarm after an invasive species of bass has bred with local fish to create a new, dangerous fish. According to Wired2Fish, scientists in North Carolina are concerned that ...