The red swamp crayfish has been hailed as the ultimate survivor
for its ability to find food on land or in the water.
Researchers have discovered that it is one of the most adaptable
of creatures, able to find food and change its diet to suit the
prevailing conditions. Crayfish are particularly invasive and
have been introduced in a number of locations to improve fishing
for food stocks. A previously unrecognised problem has been the
crayfish's ability to successfully adapt and destroy existing
fish stocks and ultimately to dominate the ecosystem. This
undermines the benefits of introducing the creatures and
ultimately negates any benefit they can bring. |Value for money|