Blue catfish threaten Chesapeake Bay: Invasive fish put fisheries and local economy at risk

Blue catfish are rapidly spreading through the Chesapeake Bay on the US East Coast, threatening the region's fragile ecosystem. The invasive species is preying on native fish that support the seafood industry, putting local fisheries and the coastal economy at risk.

Al Jazeera’s Heidi Zhou-Castro reports.

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