Slithering Threat: Asian Swamp Eels Spread in U.S. Waterways, Alarm Wildlife Experts

The Asian swamp eel is an air-breathing, mud-loving predator spreading throughout the United States. These slithering threats ...

Slimy invasive predator causing shift in Florida Everglades ecosystem

The invasive Asian swamp eel is threatening the Florida Everglades by disrupting the food web. This predatory fish has caused ...
NPR

U.S. Fish and Wildlife invokes federal water rights to protect huge swamp in Georgia

Parts of the massive Okefenokee Swamp are a wildlife refuge. Georgia is on the cusp of permitting a titanium dioxide mine next to it, prompting the federal government to invoke federal water rights.
The State

‘Fighting’ fish that survives drought by hiding in the mud is new rare species

Betta iaspis was found in only one small forest peat swamp next to a “huge” oil palm plantation, researchers said. Photo by Siborey Sean via Unsplash In 2022, after passing through the hands of local ...
WUNC

U.S. Fish and Wildlife invokes federal water rights to protect huge swamp in Georgia

The Okefenokee Swamp in South Georgia is larger than all of New York City. Parts of it are a national wildlife refuge. Now, the state of Georgia is on the cusp of permitting a controversial mine right ...