Posts Tagged ‘ Invasive species ’

Vampire Fish Torment Great Lakes Creatures

May 5, 2010
By Great Lakes Echo
Vampire Fish Torment Great Lakes Creatures

From Great Lakes Echo By Molly Dillon and Christa Milster The sea lamprey is one of many invasive species in the Great Lakes. These eel-like creatures suck out fish’s bodily fluids after latching onto them with their mouths. Lamprey have caused the extinction of three types of whitefish. Resource managers across the region are determined to...
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Supreme Court Hearing Asian Carp Case Today

April 16, 2010
By Carlos Brown
Supreme Court Hearing Asian Carp Case Today

The Shedd Aquarium addressed the threat of a destructive Asian carp infestation last week by hosting a panel discussion with experts from the Midwest region. They discussed the invasive species threat, which is being debated by the U.S. Supreme Court Friday. Panelists Reuben Keller, David Lodge, Duane Chapman, Bill Boden, Josh Ellis and David Uldrich shared disturbing details at the...
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