By james art 
Chesapeake Bay – the northern snake fish, now known as Chesapeake Channa, has long been created in Chesapiq Bay. But new research by Maryland scientists reveal how big the invasive appearance of local ecosystems is.
The presence of snake heads in the bay is no surprise.
“They were first found in 2004 in the Potomak River. From there, they spread to other systems in the catchment area of Chesapik Bay, and that was relatively fast. And we know that they were illegally represented on the east coast,” said D – D. Ro Joe Love, a scientist from the Department of Natural Resources in Maryland.
Love said that the species is particularly durable, with studies showing that it can appear twice a year, producing eggs twice and can be reproduced in different environments.
“So we have just completed some studies on the influence of the northern snake in our ecosystems. And this is new not only for Maryland but for the whole country,” Law said.
The findings suggest that the snake affects local fish populations.
“We have observed changes in the relative abundance in white perch and sunfish, some of his popular loot items,” love said.
While most commercial voices are not targeted at solar fish, the decline of local species remains a problem.
“Because this should not be here and eats things that our crabs and fish will eat,” says Robert Brown, President of the Maryland Water Association.
Civil servants encourage fishermen to capture and consume the species before causing more disturbances.
“It’s very tasty. I want to say that you can clean it and take it at home. It’s probably the worst fish you’ve seen in your life, but it’s very tasty,” Brown said.
Scientists at Maryland DNR say there is no restriction on catching Chesapeake Channa. In a study area near Cambridge, researchers observe a decline in 19 of the 22 species of fish, which observe after the introduction of invasive species.