Scientists study 'mushy fish' parasite affecting Yellowtail Kingfish off Australia's coast.

Researchers at Charles Sturt University are studying a parasite causing "mushy fish" in Yellowtail Kingfish and other species off Australia's coast. The microscopic parasite, similar to corals and jellyfish, is believed to cause tissue disintegration when cooked, rendering the fish inedible. Dr. Jessica Tout-Lyon urges anglers to log catches of mushy fish on the project's website to track the issue's spread. Early studies suggest the parasite can be detected even in fish without mushy flesh, indicating a more complex problem.

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