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Aquatic Invasives

Plant and animal invasives threaten our watersheds here in the Finger Lakes and elsewhere, but residents can be informed, and learn ways to identify, report and help control their presence.

round goby 
Neogobius melanostomus

Round Goby

The round goby has invaded all of the Great Lakes and many of its tributaries through ballast water and natural migrations. Learn the dangers of round goby and how to prevent its spread, here.

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sea lamprey 
Petromyzon marinus

Sea Lamprey

Sea lamprey have a major detrimental impact on the fish community, ecosystem, along with the fishing and tourist industry. Learn the dangers of sea lamprey and how to prevent its spread, here.

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Bythotrephes longimanus , spiny water flea

Spiny Water Flea

The spiny water flea is planktivorous and has caused major changes in zooplankton community structure by reducing the abundance of prey for young-plankton eating fish. Learn the dangers of spiny water flea and how to prevent its spread, here.

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zebra mussel
Dreissena polymorpha (Pallas)

Zebra Mussels

Zebra mussels filter vast amounts of plankton, which decreases the food source of other species and subsequently causes a lack of clarity in the water. Learn the dangers of zebra mussels and how to prevent their spread, here.

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Last updated July 23, 2015

Aquatic Invasives

  • Round Goby
  • Sea Lamprey
  • Spiny Water Flea
  • Zebra Mussels

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