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As mussels ravage Great Lakes whitefish, Lake Superior survives — for now
-Chemistry, cold water and isolation make it hard for invasive mussels to get a foothold in the Big Lake. But a spate of recent outbreaks from Isle Royale to Canada’s Nipigon Bay have scientists unnerved.
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Brian OwensDrinking WaterFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsInfrastructureInvasive SpeciesLatest NewsNewsOntarioProtectResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, ResearchWater Quality and Restoration EffortsAI technology could be used to monitor invaders in the Great Lakes
-Having artificial intelligence track the spread of invasive species would be quicker and cheaper, but only once scientists can guarantee accuracy.
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Invasive Tracking: Researchers trying to trace zebra mussel infestations
-A University of Minnesota rapid response project is conducting genetic testing on zebra mussels found in pet stores across the U.S. and Canada.
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Algae BloomsFeature HomepageGreat Lakes EchoInvasive SpeciesLatest NewsMichiganNewsResearch, Data and TechnologyResearchers find relationship between invasive zebra mussels, toxic algae
-Researchers found the presence of zebra mussels led to an increase in a type of bacteria called Microcystis that produces the algae.
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30 Years Later: Mussel invasion legacy reaches far beyond Great Lakes
-“They will be big players for probably hundreds of years,” said one researcher.
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Algae BloomsInvasive SpeciesLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLatest NewsLorraine BoissoneaultMinnesotaNewsOntarioResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, ResearchWater Quality and Restoration EffortsMussel-Phosphorus Puzzle: Invasive mussels are reshaping the chemistry of the Great Lakes
-A new study measures the impact quagga and zebra mussels are having on the phosphorus cycle, which is a major player in the Great Lakes ecosystem.
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Fish, Birds and AnimalsInvasive SpeciesLatest NewsNatasha BlakelyNewsQuizScience, Technology, ResearchQuiz: What Great Lakes invasive species are you?
-Since the 1800s, at least 25 non-native fish species have entered the Great Lakes.
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Events and Special BroadcastsGreat Lakes Now Watch PartiesIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInvasive SpeciesScience, Technology, ResearchWatch Party: Meddlesome Mussels
-Visit the Belle Isle Aquarium and learn more about mussels and other Great Lakes invaders.
Hear answers to audience questions – maybe you have some of the same ones!
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Tested and Rejected: Blasting zebra mussels off walls wasn’t the first method attempted
-Chlorine, noise and jalapeno peppers were among the options used to try to get rid of zebra mussels.
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Microplastics: undigestible pollutants showing up in fish, birds and even whales
-by Adrian de Novato of Science Around Michigan As far as water contaminants go, microbeads are the media darling. And…
