Just when we thought it was the only Zebra mussel. . .

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Just when we thought it was the only Zebra mussel. . .

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that deserved our fear and outrage.

Along comes this report of a new species introduced that seems to pose far greater danger.

http://www.mtu.edu/news/stories/2010/se ... 31190.html

This story about the Quagga mussel looms ominous. Although the story focuses on southern Lake Michigan, it claims the critter can be found in all the Great Lakes.
8 trips, 1975 x 2, 1976 x 2, 1978, 1985, 2000, 2013
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