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Heres something interesting to read
Mutated fish alarms delegates at northern Alberta water gathering : News : Tech & Gadgets : Sympatico / MSN
Sure makes me think twice about hoping the oil patch starts moving into norther sask.
Sure makes me think twice about hoping the oil patch starts moving into norther sask.
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Is it just one fish or other type of animal that has been found with a defect, such as the fish in question, or is this one fish representative of many others?
If it is just one example that has been found, then I would say anxiety is overtaking reason at the area that it was caught.
If there are other examples then it warrants further investigation.
Although not common, birth defects do take place in all species, naturally. They can also take place by external environmental factors.
But the cause needs to be determined first, IMO.
If it is just one example that has been found, then I would say anxiety is overtaking reason at the area that it was caught.
If there are other examples then it warrants further investigation.
Although not common, birth defects do take place in all species, naturally. They can also take place by external environmental factors.
But the cause needs to be determined first, IMO.
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Good point, so far it looks like just one fish.
But on the flip side, if there is crap getting into the water that can do that, to even one fish....
I think its common knowledge there is alot of pollution up there. As for someone catching another mutation, who knows how long the mutation can actually survive before it dies, and yes you have a point, who knows if it has anything to do with pollution.
But on the flip side, if there is crap getting into the water that can do that, to even one fish....
I think its common knowledge there is alot of pollution up there. As for someone catching another mutation, who knows how long the mutation can actually survive before it dies, and yes you have a point, who knows if it has anything to do with pollution.
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i've caught some pretty deformed and weird looking fish in places where no pollution could have occurred. its just a freak of nature... sometimes pooh happens. the tree huggers just want to put another nail in the coffin of the oil/gas biz...
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Well I would agree with ya about the tree huggers, but there is actual facts about the pollution being worse in areas like that.
Not saying this fish want a freak of nature though, it still very well could be.
But what if it isnt? What if they found lots of deformed fish? Would it really be the tree huggers that should be the only ones concerned?
What if this stuff started happening in saskatchewan due to pollution?
And what kind of deformed fish have you caught before?
Ive been fishing ever since I was 2 or 3 years old and couldnt even hold a rod, and Ive never caught one deformed even remotely like that, and Ive caught a good fair share of my fish over the years.
Not saying this fish want a freak of nature though, it still very well could be.
But what if it isnt? What if they found lots of deformed fish? Would it really be the tree huggers that should be the only ones concerned?
What if this stuff started happening in saskatchewan due to pollution?
And what kind of deformed fish have you caught before?
Ive been fishing ever since I was 2 or 3 years old and couldnt even hold a rod, and Ive never caught one deformed even remotely like that, and Ive caught a good fair share of my fish over the years.
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It could either be a fish that was deformed through natural process or poor environmental practice.
There needs to be some follow up with trained professionals (Biologists) to determine why this fish, or any additional examples are deformed.
I doubt if Biologists will get involved in a study if there is just one example of a deformed fish.
If there are more, then I am sure with the heightened concern regarding potential negative environmental in that area, that pressure will be brought to bear on both oil patch companies and government to pursue an environmental study.
A study is not something that can be done quickly, it is quite an involved process and will take significant time.
This is no reason to not commission a proper study, but it could also have effects on the local economy. In some cases, if legitimate concern is great enough, it could mean the possibility of a shut down of work, in certain areas, until the study is complete. This could mean a economic loss for the area.
I don't know this for sure, I'm just saying it's a possibility.
That's why I think there needs to be careful consideration to determine what the cause, how to determine the cause and solution, before reacting.
There needs to be some follow up with trained professionals (Biologists) to determine why this fish, or any additional examples are deformed.
I doubt if Biologists will get involved in a study if there is just one example of a deformed fish.
If there are more, then I am sure with the heightened concern regarding potential negative environmental in that area, that pressure will be brought to bear on both oil patch companies and government to pursue an environmental study.
A study is not something that can be done quickly, it is quite an involved process and will take significant time.
This is no reason to not commission a proper study, but it could also have effects on the local economy. In some cases, if legitimate concern is great enough, it could mean the possibility of a shut down of work, in certain areas, until the study is complete. This could mean a economic loss for the area.
I don't know this for sure, I'm just saying it's a possibility.
That's why I think there needs to be careful consideration to determine what the cause, how to determine the cause and solution, before reacting.
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i caught a cod one time that had what looked like 2 thumbs growing out of its head... caught numerous pike with tumors and weird growths on them...
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no i didn't, found it too revolting. my wifes grandfather has eaten a pike with the ulcers and sores, said the meat was fine, no worms or cankers in the meat and it tasted fine. they didn't get sick or anything.
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Well i dont mind shrimp, the occasional lobster... but when it comes to fish, I dont know what it is, but I just dont enjoy it.
Everyone says that though, and I used to eat it when I was younger. I remember really noticing a difference in the tase of fish from way up north, to the ones we caught in sask river too.
Everyone says that though, and I used to eat it when I was younger. I remember really noticing a difference in the tase of fish from way up north, to the ones we caught in sask river too.