Time is running out for Great Lakes Whitefish. Their numbers have been declining for decades, and they could disappear entirely in a matter of years.
The culprit? Invasive mussels that filter away all of the food baby whitefish need to survive. Researchers throughout the region are racing against the clock to find a solution. Is there still time to save whitefish?
This story is a collaboration with @Bridge.michigan. Watch the full segment on November 24th on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel
Read Kelly House’s full reporting at https://BridgeMI.com.
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