Warming waters are supercharging an invasive salmon predator in Alaska

ScienceDaily
Apr 25, 2026, 11:24 pm58 ptsTrending
As Alaska’s rivers warm, invasive northern pike are becoming noticeably more voracious. Scientists discovered that pike of all ages are eating more fish, with young pike increasing consumption by over 60%. Warmer water speeds up their metabolism, pushing them to hunt more. This growing appetite could spell…

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