goldfish, Pennsylvania and Megalodon

Giant goldfish found in Pennsylvania prompts a warning for fish owners
A giant goldfish that was found in Pennsylvania prompted a warning from US Fish and Wildlife to fish owners begging them to stop released goldfish in the wild.
'Megalodon' Goldfish Found in Pennsylvania Waterway — and Now Officials Are Issuing a Warning to Pet Owners
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced on Feb. 25 that they discovered a massive goldfish — called a 'megalodon' — in a Pennsylvania waterway, which can create an 'invasive problem that can last decades.
'Megalodon' goldfish found in Pennsylvania waterway
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife service is reminding pet owners not to release their goldfish into waterways after researchers in Pennsylvania found a massive "megalodon."
‘Megalodon’ goldfish went from ‘cute to brute’ in Pennsylvania waterway as experts issue dire warning
Officials believe the creature – which they referred to as a “megalodon” – was swimming with the fishes for at least two years.
‘Call me Megalodon': Why you shouldn't dump your goldfish in Pa. waterways
What to Know The image of a massive goldfish caught in Pennsylvania waters dwarfing a federal wildlife worker’s hand comes with a message. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service put out the warning to rehome your pet goldfish rather than releasing it into the wild.
Massive goldfish found in Pennsylvania waterway, wildlife officials say. ‘Cute to brute’
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said releasing pet store goldfish into the wild can create “an invasive problem that can last decades.”
‘Megalodon’ goldfish found in Pa. waterways
Thinking about letting your pet goldfish run wild and free in the Pennsylvania rivers and streams? The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) would have you reconsider that idea.
'Megalodon' goldfish found in Pennsylvania park as officials issue warning
A massive goldfish was found in Presque Isle during an electrofishing survey last month by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
'Megalodon' goldfish turns into sea monster as experts issue dire warning
Goldfish owners have been warned against turning their fish into Megalodon by releasing them into wild waters which can destroy local ecosystems and steal food from other fish
Wildlife experts issue warning about 'Megalodon’ goldfish in Pennsylvania
Wildlife Service officials retrieved a massive goldfish that was dumped into a Pennsylvania river, warning pet owners not to release their aquatic animals into the wild
Warning over gigantic goldfish found in US lake
The US Fish and Wildlife Service said that someone releasing their pet into the wild had "created an invasive problem that ...
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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Warns Residents of Dangers of Releasing Goldfish into the Wild
Locally, goldfish can be re homed at the Erie Zoo. In 2023, the zoo launched its Last Chance Lagoon program that offers a permanent sanctuary for unwanted goldfish or koi.
Pet store goldfish surviving winter conditions in Lake Erie, growing to enormous sizes
ERIE, Penn. (WKRC) - Pet store goldfish are not only surviving the harsh winter conditions of Lake Erie, but are thriving, ...
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Wildlife officials issue warning to pet owners after massive goldfish discovered in Pennsylvania
Wildlife officials in Pennsylvania are sounding the alarm after a massive goldfish was discovered in the wild, warning the public that releasing the pets can create an 'invasive problem that can ...