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A relative of the so-called 'Killer Shrimp', has been found in Worcestershire. The seriousness of the invasion is not yet known.
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The rise of the demon shrimp
A new eco-threat to our rivers and canals has been discovered by the Environment Agency. It's only a couple of millimetres long but it could damage miles of Midlands waterways.
It's a species of shrimp that destroys native creatures and plants - and breeds incredibly quickly. It's common in Europe but has never been found in this country - until last week.
Ecologists search for relative of 'Killer Shrimp' in Worcestershire
Ecologists search Birmingham and Worcester canal at Tibberton for newly-discovered Eastern European shrimp believed to be related to so-called 'Killer Shrimp'. The species could cause damage to the ecosystem of waterways.
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From @AndrewRaineEA on Twitter:Top 5 dangerous 'non-native species'
A relative of the so-called 'Killer Shrimp', has been found in Worcestershire. The seriousness of the invasion is not yet known.
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Why are 'non-native species' a problem?
According to the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), non-native invasive species can prey on, compete with and displace native wildlife. The can spread disease and block waterways. They can completely alter the balance of ecology in a water system.
Fish populations can alter, and they can block up waterways which mean boat users have to take different routes. The financial costs can run into millions of pounds.
Advice for dealing with invasive shrimp in Worcestershire
@davethroupea @envagencymids There's some great advice on how to help stop spread of the invasive shrimp in this video: http://t.co/i6KXpN8S
From @EnvAgencyWales on Twitter:Relative of 'Killer Shrimp': experts establishing seriousness of invasion
It is the first time this relative of the 'Killer Shrimp' has been found in the UK. David Throup, Environment Manager for the Environment Agency said:
– David Throup, Environment Manager for the Environment Agency“We are concerned that this invasive species has been found in the Midlands. We now have a dedicated team whose focus is to establish the degree of the problem, and whether the shrimp has spread wider than the locations already found. We are treating this as a priority so that we can come up with a plan to help contain it’s spread as far as possible.”
Relative of 'Killer Shrimp': Check, Clean, Dry
A species of shrimp related to the so-called 'Killer Shrimp' has been found on the River Severn near Worcester and on two canals in Worcestershire. The 'Killer Shrimp' is known to kill a range of native species, including young fish, and can significantly alter ecosystems.
The Environment Agency and Canal and River Trust are advising all waterways users to follow the Check, Clean, Dry routine - looking for the shrimp on equipment, washing it and drying it before moving to a new location.
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