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Lake Michigan fish populations threatened by decline of tiny creature

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created Feb 19, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The quick decline of a tiny shrimp-like species, known scientifically as Diporeia, is related to the aggressive population growth of non-native quagga mussels in the Great Lakes, say NOAA scientists. As invasive mussel numbe ...





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Researchers study 'fundamental, amazing change' in Great Lakes

Researchers study 'fundamental, amazing change' in Great Lakes (w/ Video)

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jul 16, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 3

(PhysOrg.com) -- The Great Lakes are in the midst of a remarkable ecological transformation, driven largely by the blitzkrieg advance of two closely related species of non-native mussels.


A Great Lakes mystery: The case of the disappearing species

Space & Earth / Environment

created May 28, 2008 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (15) | comments 1

Throughout the overlooked depths of Lake Michigan and other Great Lakes, a small but important animal is rapidly disappearing. Until recently, the animal - a shrimplike, energy-dense creature called Diporeia - was a major ...



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