Eat the invaders: Conservation hunters

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Lionfish have swarmed the U.S. East Coast, wiping out local species. The good news is, they taste great in sushi form.
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Feral pigs are believed to cause over $50 million worth of damage each year in the U.S. But people in the southern states know they taste pretty good on the barbecue.
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An aggressive Eurasian species of garlic mustard has spread across the U.S. Turn it into pesto, though, and it makes for delicious pasta.
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The invasive Asian carp is a threat to native species in the Great Lakes states. Luckily, local fishermen have found it tastes great fried with Cajun spices.
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The bullfrog has colonized much of the planet. It's highly prized for its succulent legs.
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The Japanese weed Kudzu is highly invasive. It works well in a creamy, mozzarella-based quiche.
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The cannonball jellyfish is a popular salad ingredient in Asia, and is now turning up on menus in its adopted home of North America.
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