From the 1960s, one man bred exotic fish behind a New Zealand garage and illegally released thousands, leaving several lakes with lasting ecological damage
Stewart Smith illegally released over fifteen thousand exotic fish into New Zealand waterways. He introduced species like rudd, perch, tench, and koi carp over fifty years. These invasive fish disrupted native ecosystems and degraded water quality significantly. Authorities attempted to stop his activities, but he continued for decades. Smith's actions…
The Times of India ·