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UF study: Asian swamp eel little threat to state’s $60 million aquaculture industry

RUSKIN, Fla. — The Asian swamp eel has been described as a voracious predator of fish that could threaten Florida’s $60 million aquarium fish industry, but the exotic eel is not a major problem after all, according to a new University of Florida study.

Filed under Environment, Florida, Research on Wednesday, April 26, 2006.

Higher gas prices cause dip in Florida consumer confidence

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Rising gas prices were the likely cause of a two-point dip in consumer confidence in April to 89, following a four-point hike in March, University of Florida economists report.

Filed under Business, Florida, Research on Tuesday, April 25, 2006.