The process uses a low current electrical field and stuns the fish without hurting them, so they can be removed with a net.
Crews are heading back to Massey Drive this weekend to continue work on getting gold fish out of Link Pond. Last July, a goldfish infestation prompted quick action by Fisheries and Oceans Canada. By October, they had removed over 1400 goldfish through a process known as electrofishing. Macgregor Parent is the Acting Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator. She says they tried a few different removal methods last year which didn’t work but electrofishing was successful after only four days. She says the process uses a low current electrical field and stuns the fish without hurting them, so they can be removed with a net. Naturally occurring species are kept in water in a cooler and released back into the water.
It's International World Oceans Day and a celebration is taking place at the Majestic Lawn until 3 p.m.
No buildings or equipment damaged during an overnight fire at Wildcove and a water bomber is on the scene
Fire ban in effect in Corner Brook until further notice
RNC handing out tickets and adding enforcement in a construction zone near Steady Brook
“March for Atlantic Salmon” at the Majestic Lawn in Corner Brook on Sunday
