"Silent Invaders" Invasive-Species Reality TV Show Airing on Pursuit Network

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November 09, 2011

Asian Carp, Zebra Mussels, even the lowly Round Goby are all highlighted in the new 13 week invasive species reality show, Silent Invaders. The show airs Sunday nights at 6:30 pm on Pursuit Network.

Wildlife Forever, in partnership with the North American Fishing Club (NAFC), USDA Forest Service, the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, has created a ground breaking television series that spotlights invasive species- one of the greatest threats to fishing, hunting, and conservation efforts in America.

Silent Invaders identifies the most harmful invasive species in the Great Lakes region and nationally, and shares the biological, social and economic impacts of their presence. The series also focuses on control methods now in place or in development. It takes the viewer to the front lines in the battle to stop invasive species.

“If you fish, hunt, hike or bike, chances are you will encounter an attack- an attack on native ecosystems that are struggling to survive. Silent Invaders breaks the mold of traditional invasive species awareness by showing real-time threats in a way common outdoor people understand. This show is Wildlife Forever’s rally cry to sportsmen and women to take action, join the Threat Campaign™ movement, and fight invasive species,” said Pat Conzemius, Program Manager of Wildlife Forever.

“Silent Invaders launched last year and was the first conservation television series of its kind. Its role is simple: educate boaters, anglers, and outdoors people on the most problematic invasive species so they can become involved in this high stakes battle,” said Steve Pennaz, Executive Director of NAFC and the show's executive producer.

Each episode of Silent Invaders will focus on a specific species, like sea lamprey and quagga mussel. There’s even a tell-all show about Lake Michigan and how invasives have impacted the fishery. Some say for the better, some for the worse…

To learn more about invasive species and how you can help, visit Wildlife Forever at www.WildlifeForever.org

Comments

By gsuzukawa Friday, December 02, 2011 7:30 AM

It amazes me, personally, whenever I see articles about invasive species on the US mainland. I live in Hawaii where we suffer from this crisis as well. It is funny to me that the smallmouth bass is considered an invasive species in our local streams. The tilapia is also an invasive species here, but unlike the mainland, we do NOT view this fish as a delicacy as a whole. While I do enjoy the tilapia as a food fish, I would not pay market prices for a fish we consider as "trash fish" here. The carp is considered a delicacy in the orient and in Europe, but Americans would never consider eating it...why not? If dressed and prepared correctly, it puts trout to shame on the dinner table. If catfish are eaten with enthusiasm, why not carp? How much is spent on chemical fertilizers? Surely someone has thought about taking the asian carp and processing this "pest" into natural fertilizer...right? These carp aren't pests in the far east, why not? Maybe it's because they end up on lots of people's dinner table there... Fried fillets of fish is not the only way to consume them. Ask your Asian friends how they would prepare these fish and you will be pleasantly surprised to find out how good most of these fish actually taste!

By channelcat Saturday, December 03, 2011 7:04 PM

Stop!!!! to put carp in the same class as trout cats panfish is a crime. I've eaten most anything that swims, I rather eat the plank you cook the carp on.Great fighting minnow but s----y eating.

By wharris4 Tuesday, December 06, 2011 10:39 AM

I myself would love to see this series < but < where do I find the Pursuit Network ?

By Travis Tuesday, December 06, 2011 5:24 PM

THE PROBLEM IS THE ASIAN CARP EAT ZOOPLANKTON, THE SAME THING AS THE ALEWIFE, AND THE CHINOOK AND COHO SALMON EAT THE ALWIFE. THE ALEWIFE IS AN OILY FISH THAT THE SALMON CAN BULK UP WITH. THE ZEBRA MUSCLES HAVE ALREADY DONE GREAT DAMAGE TO THE SMELT POPULATION. THEY EAT THE SAME FOOD AS THE SMELT. SMOKED SALMON IS DELICIOUS AND A VERY HEALTHY FOOD. IT HAS HIGH OMEGA-3. WE NEED THE ALEWIVES FOR THE SALMON POPULATION TO STAY HEALTHY. I'VE NEVER CAUGHT AN ASIAN CARP BUT I BET IT DOESN'T FIGHT LIKE A CHINOOK SALMON. I'VE CAUGHT A 20 LB. CARP AND IT DIDN'T FIGHT ANYWHERE CLOSE TO A 12 LB. SALMON.

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