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Aquaculture Of Coral, Live Rock And Live Sand In Western Australia, Department Of Fisheries
Aquaculture Of Coral, Live Rock And Live Sand In Western Australia, Department Of Fisheries
Fisheries occasional publications
Principles and Guidelines Relating to the Assessment of Licences for the Aquaculture of Coral, Live Rock and Live Sand in Western Australia
Herons And Egrets, Michael D. Hoy
Herons And Egrets, Michael D. Hoy
Wildlife Damage Management Technical Series
Human-Wildlife Conflicts
Landscapes -- Herons and egrets commonly cause damage at aquaculture facilities and recreational fishing waters where fish are held at high densities. In one study, on average wading birds consumed from 4 to 24 golden shiners per day at minnow production facilities in Arkansas. Great blue herons and great egrets commonly feed at catfish production facilities in Mississippi. The tendency for herons and egrets to congregate in large feeding flocks often leads to extensive loss of fish at aquaculture facilities. Fish-eating birds also can have an impact on intensively managed sport fisheries. Damage occurs when herons and egrets …