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Contrary to independent studies, DoC claims that 1080 does not kill or harm fish … important safety info if you fish for food

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A reblog of importance at this time as folk rely more on the land for their sustenance … they’ve been poisoning food sources for some time now. Just to be aware… EWR

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“The Department of Conservation has been giving Pirongia landowners a flier that says “1080 does not kill or harm fish.” This is completely misleading and dangerous for those who eat fish, eels, shellfish and koura. See for yourself what scientists have said in an independent summary of research into 1080 and fish. Quotes: “There are indications of sub-lethal effects on fish among the very limited studies that have been done:“significantly greater weight loss occurred in eels exposed to 1080 compared to those that were not”…”the sub-lethal concentrations of 1080 in the water may have been sufficient to inhibit eel metabolism”…”sub-lethal 1080 exposure presented to eels through ingestion of contaminated possum may have been sufficient to temporarily inhibit eel metabolism” (Lyver et al., 2005)
“96-hour [exposure of Rainbow trout, half of individuals dead at] 54 mg/l, sub-lethal effects on survivors – not specified” (ERMA Agency…

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7 thoughts on “Contrary to independent studies, DoC claims that 1080 does not kill or harm fish … important safety info if you fish for food”

  1. More stuff are the opposite of what it once was –

    – Body foreign chemicals in food are good, natural food are bad (Big Pharma is now lobbying in the EU for prescripted food supplements, ie. a ban on regular sales)
    – A forceful immune system is bad, Big Pharmas toxins are good.
    – A reliable electrical grid is bad, intermittent [unsustainable] sources are good.
    – Traditional vehicles are bad, [unsustainable] EVs are good.
    – War is good, peace is bad (There are indications of WDC getting tired of Ukraine and dumping them as usual …)
    – Order in the society is bad, chaos is good.

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