Students serve up delicious ways to combat spread of invasive species
Kudzu. Spotted Lanternfly. Blue catfish.
Alex Owusu made fried rainbow trout. Although this species is native to parts of the United States, they are not native to Virginia. Some research suggests they can hybridize with other fish and could present a threat in the future to native populations in the future. (Credit: Roxy Todd)
These are just a few of the invasive species that spread fast and outcompete Virginia’s native plants and animals.
Ecology students at Virginia Tech recently hosted a potluck featuring dishes with invasive ingredients.
Roxy Todd stopped by, and she reports the food was …actually quite delicious.
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