Asian Carp, Flying Carp... Prior generations have labeled the name carp as not being good to eat. Yet a New York Times article 'Invaders, Yes. But Perhaps Quite Tasty' seem to say other wise. Because if it really does taste like cross between scallops and crabmeat? Sign me up.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife is looking into a name change. Silverfin sounds like something that would make great sushi.
Personal I don't see the problem with changing the name of a currently invasive species. Frankly the US needs the income. If it's over fished in the locally invaded areas? Even better. It could even start a new farming option for people. Heck, a koi farm like Blackwater Creek can be successful and they don't eat them.
As for re-naming fish, TreeHugger has an article of the effects of a name change and the American pallet called Slimehead Anyone? I find some of the original names funny and very dated. Whore's egg for Sea Urchin? That's just a tad painful to think about.
Now I'm hungry.
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