Black Tiger Shrimp Discovered in Colombia

Miguel_Clavo says on Apr 17, 2006, 21:41:

Break out the Cocktail Sauce!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =)


Just my opinion...

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Monpirri says on Apr 18, 2006, 06:05:

Here's the Spanish version En Cartagena fue vendido "camarón más grande del mundo"
En Cartagena, el camarón más grande del mundo que había sido atrapado este jueves por los pescadores de Punta Canoa fue vendido a unos turistas, al parecer procedentes del exterior.

El crustáceo mide 30 centímetros y pesa un kilo, sobrepasando los características propias de su especie. El biólogo, Francisco Ospina Navia, dijo en diálogo con radio Sucesos RCN, que ojalá el camarón siga vivo para poder someterlo a un exhaustivo estudio científico, y determinar el porqué de su dimensión.

Gabriel Pontón, responsable de una lancha pesquera de la zona precisó a un corresponsal de RCN Radio en Cartagena, "Nunca en la vida he visto uno así", quien observó que los camarones más grandes que ha conocido no superan los cincuenta gramos de peso y los diez centímetros de longitud. El lugar del hallazgo esta situado a las afueras de la bahía de Cartagena.

Inicialmente Una empresa camaronera intento comprarlo pero finalmente se lo vendieron al grupo de turistas que llegaron en el día de ayer a la zona. En todas la esquinas de Punta Canoa, el tema de actualidad es la pesca del camarón más grande del mundo.


http://www.rcn.com.co/noticia.php3?nt=13253

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ColombiaBoard says on Apr 18, 2006, 10:03:

Read the news again Actually, that same biologist that bought it said that it's bad news.

Apparently that species is not native to colombian underwater ecosystem and it's a highly predatory species that could destroy the local small shrimp population.

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landcruiser77 says on Apr 18, 2006, 11:55:

A giant SHRIMP IN COLOMBIA is the global warming,that son of bitch,now is messing around with our species

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poco says on Apr 18, 2006, 14:15:

Horned Devil in Cartagena a 15 inch long black shrimp was discovered.

It was probably brought in by the chinese in the uk the same thing happened with the crayfish which were been used by the chinese in restraunts and escaped and bread and now has almost wiped out the native crayfish and local fish populations.

Apparently that species is not native to colombian underwater ecosystem and it's a highly predatory species that could destroy the local small shrimp population.

I must need medical attention because I’m in agreement. Geeeez, I hope an MRI isn’t required.

Yep,, here’s what one looks like, look at that horn !!!! 15� long, big enough to choke a Pelican.

Just what Colombia needs,, more Horney Foreigners.

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Miguel_Clavo says on Apr 18, 2006, 16:28:

Killer Shrimp Attacking Colombia!!??? Hey Poco! i agree that the once rare Horney Foreigner has...become a national crisis in Colombia! Pesky rat bastards!

Re Golbal Warming: I bet that global warming is going to bring back Elvis soon!!!!..and Pepe Le Pue!!!

Just my opinion...

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Tinto (Moderator) says on Apr 18, 2006, 16:55:

So... Is this another one of those foreign species introductions that is probably caused by pumping out ballast water?

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pia says on Apr 18, 2006, 18:05:

and non natives are only one issue When I was in Colombia recently, I met with two biologists at EAFIT (this is my area of study). One of the two is examining the community-level changes of the reefs (species composition and overall diversity) offshore and framing the islands off Cartagena. The reefs are being threatened greatly by pollution runoff and siltation, the path of which is still altered (the currents) incredibly due to old spanish canal excavations. That combined with global warming bleaching out the more susceptible species of corals spells trouble. The coral has intrinsic value, ecosystem function value, and monetary value due to increasing tourism/diving/snorkeling, which might never be realized if not taken care of. Wow is the water off of Cartagena polluted. Now consider throwing non-natives into the mix. Did I mention Colombia has great biologists?

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poco says on Apr 18, 2006, 18:18:

Row, Row, Row your Roe Is this another one of those foreign species introductions that is probably caused by pumping out ballast water

Keen observation, yes,, I’d say pumping is the common denominator.

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platano says on Apr 18, 2006, 19:11:

Pia, welcome! I have posted news of research by Colombian scientists from time to time on PBH. Colombia has excellent scientists (including biologists) because the Colombian educational system is superior. Good to have you here!plátano

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pia says on Apr 18, 2006, 19:16:

:) Cool. Are you a biologist too?

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platano says on Apr 18, 2006, 19:52:

No, I am not a biologist.... I just have friends who are biologists. One friend is a marine biologist but now he is working with John Todd, the person who developed "living machine" water purification systems. (see more at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Todd_(biologist)

My friend is going to do some field work in Costa Rica soon on restoring wetlands. Like all Colombian scientists I know, my friend is brilliant, extremely intelligent, first in his class (full scholarship at Univalle). You are in good company... Welcome, Pia!
plátano

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Monpirri says on Apr 19, 2006, 11:39:

GringoD Blackened red snapper is really gooood stuff! There is a place here close to where I live, the restaurant makes great blackened filets of red snapper.
We do not need to bring any chefs to Colombia, you and I need to get together when we are ready to travel to Colombia and I will take you to a paradise of hot stuff, I mean hot stuff as a food complimented with ají picante. I even would like to try the one from Leticia, Amazonas.

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Monpirri says on Apr 19, 2006, 15:38:

Can someone tell me what it this? The brain is in its throat, its nerveous system is in its belly, it listens with its legs, it tastes with its feet, its teeth are in its stomach and its kidneys are in the its head.

No,it is not an alien from another planet nor symptons from Ají picante or Cajun food

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Monpirri says on Apr 20, 2006, 07:49:

Fishy facts Jajajaajja. No, it is not the martillo volador.

"Betcha didn't know these facts about seafood."
The answer is the lobster.

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Miguel_Clavo says on Apr 20, 2006, 22:14:

I thought it was an unlucky parachutist!!!! Splatttttttt!!!! Just my opinion...

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Monpirri says on Apr 21, 2006, 05:22:

Here's another one What animal has its head on its foot and its teeth on its tongue?

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Miguel_Clavo says on Apr 21, 2006, 23:26:

A Democrat? at least the foot in the mouth part fits! Just my opinion...

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Monpirri says on Apr 22, 2006, 10:26:

Good try Miguel_Clavo Here's the answer: A snail has its head on its foot and its teeth on its tongue!

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