Early Detection: When it comes to Great Lakes invasives, prevention is the only cure

Early Detection: When it comes to Great Lakes invasives, prevention is the only cure

Of the many possible new invasive threats to the Great Lakes, 144 stand out in particular, according to a study released in 2021.

The study lists 144 fish, plants and invertebrates that could invade the Great Lakes or expand their range within them. The species were listed by the risk of damage they pose to the Great Lakes environment or culture and the likelihood they’d be introduced by one of six pathways.

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https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2021/03/great-lakes-invasive-species-early-detection/

Andrew Blok