The fish that changed Lake Victoria forever: How Nile perch triggered one of history’s biggest ecosystem disruptions in the 1950s

For generations, Lake Victoria supported one of the world’s richest freshwater ecosystems. Beneath its surface lived hundreds ...
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Why it may be harder to find perch on the menu

Declining lake perch population and harvests in Lake Erie are forcing restaurants in Michigan to make menu moves.
Phys.org

New method distinguishes yellow perch females from males

A plentiful supply of yellow perch was once available in the U.S. Great Lakes region, but that changed in the 1990s. Populations of this Midwest fish-fry favorite dropped dramatically due to the ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Lake Michigan yellow perch providing increased catches but still lower than past

As anglers take to Lake Michigan for another yellow perch season, the fishery contains a mix of news. On the positive side, the last couple of years have featured increasing catches and harvests of ...
Chicago Tribune

Craving perch for your Lenten fish fry? Head to Wisconsin for the increasingly elusive fish

Eating fish on Friday is a cherished Wisconsin tradition all year, especially during Lenten season, but what I seek — the slightly sweet and petite perch of my youth — is increasingly elusive. Unless ...