1. Posted on 30 December, 2011

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    discoverynews: Huge, Invasive Asian Tiger Prawns Infiltrate the Gulf Coast Nearly 100 sightings of the giant tiger prawn (Penaeus monodon) have been reported in Louisiana waters in 2011, according to Houma Today, a big jump from the 25 to 30 reported in past years. Considering that some of the sightings numbered close to 100 individuals, there seems to be a growing population of the nonnative shrimp prowling Gulf waters. Good News: DiscoveryNews’ Tim  Wall thinks they are tasty…

    discoverynews:

    Huge, Invasive Asian Tiger Prawns Infiltrate the Gulf Coast

    Nearly 100 sightings of the giant tiger prawn (Penaeus monodon) have been reported in Louisiana waters in 2011, according to Houma Today, a big jump from the 25 to 30 reported in past years. Considering that some of the sightings numbered close to 100 individuals, there seems to be a growing population of the nonnative shrimp prowling Gulf waters.

    Good News: DiscoveryNews’ Tim  Wall thinks they are tasty…