Monstrous Mussels, Creepy Carp: Explore Aquatic Invasives in Lake Michigan, Everyday Environment

What lurks under the surface? #Aquatic #invasive species may seem like sea creatures from the movies, but the impact of these introduced plants and animals on Lake Michigan is no fiction. From blood-sucking sea lamprey to jumping silver carp, many aquatic invasive species look and act like something out of a horror movie. Explore highlights of some of the lake's most infamous aquatic invasive species and hear about the ongoing efforts to prevent new introductions and manage established species.

Presenter: Katie O’Reilly, Aquatic Invasive Species Specialist, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant.

This webinar was originally recorded on October 12, 2023.

Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction and background on invasive species
11:15 Sea lamprey
21:06 Zebra and quagga mussels
31:15 Invasive carp
46:37 What’s being done
51:25 How can I help?
56:02 Questions


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