The freshwater crayfish ‘Procambarus clarkii’ has caused untold problems in some of Africa's freshwater sources. ShutterstockWhen invasive species are discussed, most people think of plants, birds and perhaps a few mammals. But Africa has become home to another, less well known kind of invader: freshwater crayfish. One species has already caused enormous problems in … [Read more...] about Freshwater crayfish: the forgotten invaders wreaking havoc across Africa | The Conversation
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Two Die After Crayfisher Capsizes
Darius van Niekerk, NSRI Mykonos station commander, said' "At 11h23 on Thursday 8 December 2011, NSRI Mykonos volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated following reports of a 4 meter crayfishing boat, known as a crayfish bakkie, overdue from fishing at sea off-shore of St Helena Bay, North of Saldanha Bay. "They were reportedly due to return from fishing at around 10h00 … [Read more...] about Two Die After Crayfisher Capsizes
Rock lobster fishing season opens next week
The 2011 recreational fishing season for West Coast rock lobster (WCRL) will open next Wednesday. This was announced by the fisheries management branch of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on Thursday. According to the department, the season for 2011 will open on 15 November and close on 15 January next year. The season will open again on 6 April and … [Read more...] about Rock lobster fishing season opens next week
