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Florida Warns of Invasive Asian Swamp Eel Threat

1/11/2025

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Florida is on high alert as the invasive Asian swamp eel, first spotted in 1997, threatens local ecosystems and biodiversity. Researchers from the University of Florida are sounding the alarm, urging residents to report any sightings. This slippery invader is spreading rapidly across the Southeast, putting freshwater habitats at risk.

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Story summary

Florida is on high alert as the invasive Asian swamp eel, first spotted in 1997, threatens local ecosystems and biodiversity. Researchers from the University of Florida are sounding the alarm, urging residents to report any sightings. This slippery invader is spreading rapidly across the Southeast, putting freshwater habitats at risk.