Wildlife Panic In The Palmetto State

Wildlife Panic In The Palmetto State

DeBordieu, S.C., is known for scenic beaches and an 800 acre wildlife preserve. But recently this private community along the Atlantic coast has become the place where an estimated 40,000 fish have come to die. Mel Bell, director of the Office of Fisheries Management for the state’s Department of Natural Resources, talks to Sam Litzinger about this mysterious occurrence. WAMU news reporter Sabri Ben-Achour has an update on his story about the intractable and devastating infestation of brown marmorated stinkbugs along the Eastern Seaboard. Also featured: BirdNote, our weekly review of avian species. Music: “Animal Dreams” by Bob James, “Spanish Guitar Solo” - Sting

DeBordieu, S.C., is known for scenic beaches and an 800 acre wildlife preserve. But recently this private community along the Atlantic coast has become the place where an estimated 40,000 fish have come to die. Mel Bell, director of the Office of Fisheries Management for the state’s Department of Natural Resources, talks to Sam Litzinger about this mysterious occurrence. WAMU news reporter Sabri Ben-Achour has an update on his story about the intractable and devastating infestation of brown marmorated stinkbugs along the Eastern Seaboard. Also featured: BirdNote, our weekly review of avian species. Music: “Animal Dreams” by Bob James, “Spanish Guitar Solo” - Sting

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That is very sad news, many fishes died and it would also caused high price of the fishes because of shortage. And because of this it can affect the economic status. many fishermen would be affected of this. - Carmack Moving and Storage

March 20, 2013 - 7:57pm