[rwfromkansas]

You do realize they can probably reproduce so quickly that we can’t eat them enough and they will destroy the native populations?

This is yet another story in a long line of horrors produced when a non-native species is introduced. Man typically fights a losing battle in these situations.

[scottteng]

who said they were introduced probably just swam over or were aided by an african coast forming hurricane in coming over

[1_Rain_Drop]

If they reproduce so quickly then why have there been so few caught in the States?

If we can’t eat them fast enough then maybe they’re over priced or not easily available. I’ve never seen black shrimp at the store.

Then again, what’s wrong canning them for cat and dog food?

[CurlyDave]

This is yet another story in a long line of horrors produced when a non-native species is introduced. Man typically fights a losing battle in these situations.

Why is there any reason at all to think that the current distribution of species around the world is optimum or even equilibrium?

We have knowledge of the distribution of species over only a very short time, and it is ludicrous to think this is the way it always has been. In fact, we know for certain that the current distribution is not the same as it was even a few centuries ago.

This isn't bad, it is just the way things happen.

[BwanaNdege]

This is yet another story in a long line of horrors produced when a non-native species is introduced. Man typically fights a losing battle in these situations.

Nonsense! Just boil or grill them with your favorite spices and serve with a side dish of boiled kudzu!

/sarc

"Kudzu: It'll grow on you ."