China Daily via Reuters

A fisherman salvages dead fish from water hyacinths on the surface of the Minjiang River in Wankou village, Fujian province, China on Jan. 31, 2012.

Dead fish pulled from hyacinth-choked Chinese river

The fishing industry on the Minjiang River is under threat due to the spread of water hyacinth, according to local media monitored by Reuters. The fast-growing plant is seen as a serious environmental issue in China.

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Comment author avatarimpatient girl

And this is why here in the US, we make sure our waterways are kept clear. We check our undercarriage and props for vegetation.

    Reply#1 - Wed Feb 1, 2012 8:13 AM EST
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