> The other thing to mention here is that an even larger number of species
> have been reported over the years but the "colonies" have failed to become
> permanent - perhaps because the progressive habitat degradation has been
> too much even for them ;-)
The first introduction of rabbits to Australia failed to, but look at how
the second one went. The fact is most introductions fail probably due to
small population size and the associated stoichastic factors small
populations are vulnerable to. Only the minority of introductions make
it.
> I understand that moves are afoot to ban the use of live bait for fishing
> except for that caught onsite.That may help to avoid another Eachamensis
> debacle.
Already is in Victoria. We're a little ahead of some of you. :-)
> Agreed. But the reasoning will have to be a bit more convincing than vague
> possible/theoretical risk statements if there is to be respect and
> compliance and the rules will have to be implemented fairly and
> consistently.
Well yes, you need to define as best you can each of those terms. Easier
said than done too. :-)
Cheers
Peter Unmack