Seventy years ago, Spanish anglers welcomed an American predator into their waters for sport; today, the largemouth bass is spreading through ecosystems and threatening native wildlife

Brought to Spain in 1955 for recreational fishing, the largemouth bass has transformed into an invasive species wreaking havoc on local ecosystems. This predatory fish has fundamentally disrupted food chains and aquatic habitats across the Iberian Peninsula. In response, scientists and authorities are working diligently to control its proliferation and address the resulting ecological crisis.

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