Caretakers in Aurora, Ontario were surprised to find goldfish swimming beneath the surface of a quiet local pond. At first, ...

Giant goldfish at Presque Isle serves as reminder for invasive species week Megan Swift | Friday, March 7, 2025 2:43 p.m.

This is how Canada's quiet war against invasive carp is waged: with electro probes, underwater nets, traps and the grim ...

However, with invasive goldfish back in the national spotlight, here's a reminder that your pet goldfish could be detrimental to an ecosystem, should it live in natural waters.

An invasive species of fish that can live out of water has been found lurking in Canada, experts warn. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada confirmed reports of Misgurnus anguillicaudatus ...

Goldfish and koi are both species of carp that can become invasive, but there are differences between the two species.

Next spring, the N.W.T. government will add a boat washing station at the 60th Parallel Territorial Park, near the Alberta ...

An invasive species of fish that can live out of water has been found lurking in Canada, experts warn. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada confirmed reports of Misgurnus anguillicaudatus ...

Invasive species are those that are not native to a given ecosystem and are introduced by accident or on purpose. They can wreak havoc on ecosystems and displace native species.

Some, such as goldfish, are sold in Kansas as bait fish and may escape into the water. Michael Parr, a KDWP aquatic invasive species biologist, said goldfish are sold in Kansas regularly.

Invasive fish species are muddying the waters in Maryland and conservation groups are paying anglers $30 per fish caught to solve the problem. Fishermen can collect funds locally.