Although the scale bug is a huge pest towards the marsh, it is not the only threat. Another threat is the Nutria, a semi-aquatic rodent, that was brought in from South America. It chews on the marsh plant by its roots, damaging abut 6,000 acres per year. These invasive species are bad for the business in Louisiana. The canes are an aquatic habitat for the young redfish, which is the top fishing catch in the state. This fish attracts gamers which fuels $1.3 billion of Louisiana's recreational fishing industry. Not only is it affecting the recreational revenue, it is also affecting the two biggest industries in Louisiana: the shipping and oil industry. In the oil industry, the marshes surround and protect the oil wells. Due to the death of the marshes, the wells are clearly exposed. The appearance of the wells can increase the number of oil spills, possibly more spills than the year of 2016. Furthermore, in the shipping industry, the death of the marshes can reshape and clog the navigation channels. "If the bank disappears we're going to have a much harder time getting
Although the scale bug is a huge pest towards the marsh, it is not the only threat. Another threat is the Nutria, a semi-aquatic rodent, that was brought in from South America. It chews on the marsh plant by its roots, damaging abut 6,000 acres per year. These invasive species are bad for the business in Louisiana. The canes are an aquatic habitat for the young redfish, which is the top fishing catch in the state. This fish attracts gamers which fuels $1.3 billion of Louisiana's recreational fishing industry. Not only is it affecting the recreational revenue, it is also affecting the two biggest industries in Louisiana: the shipping and oil industry. In the oil industry, the marshes surround and protect the oil wells. Due to the death of the marshes, the wells are clearly exposed. The appearance of the wells can increase the number of oil spills, possibly more spills than the year of 2016. Furthermore, in the shipping industry, the death of the marshes can reshape and clog the navigation channels. "If the bank disappears we're going to have a much harder time getting