Phillip the II introduced pike and carp to Spain in 1565

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What a great article I found at the BBC!

Carp and pike are currently considered invasive in Spain and have been blamed for causing significant damage to ecosystems in the country. But is Philip II ultimately responsible for this? And can scientists use these historic introductions to help anticipate the environmental impacts of other newly introduced species around the world today?

The BBC article is here: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230207-did-philip-ii-bring-invasive-fish-to-spain

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