Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

Sea Lamprey: The Battle Continues

Chicago (Global Adventures): Scuba divers exploring the Great Lakes are now warned to pressure wash all gear before using it in other bodies of water to avoid spreading the sea lamprey, an invasive species that destroys native lake trout populations by attaching themselves and drawing blood and nutrients from the fish. Victims typically die from [...]

Posted by Bernd on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 11:26 am
Filed under Diving, News · Tagged Ecosystem, Elizabeth Latenser, Finger Lakes, Great Lakes, Invasive species, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, Scuba diving, Sea Lamprey, Shedd Aquarium, St. Marys River