Silver Carp:
How are they spreading? They were origannaly imported to control algae growth but soon escaped captivity and began to reach extremely high population densities.
Impact: These fish devoured algae in ponds and lakes and are dangerous to boaters, if startled they will jump out of the water and injure drivers as well as passengers.
How are they spreading? They were origannaly imported to control algae growth but soon escaped captivity and began to reach extremely high population densities.
Impact: These fish devoured algae in ponds and lakes and are dangerous to boaters, if startled they will jump out of the water and injure drivers as well as passengers.
Zebra Mussels:
How are they spreading? These mussels use monotypic colonization as a means of taking over areas, they cling to pipes and boats and then spread from there
Impact: The Zebra Mussels grow so densely that they have been known to block pipelines, clog water intakes, and they grow on the sides of docks and harbors and can cut you if you are not careful.
How are they spreading? These mussels use monotypic colonization as a means of taking over areas, they cling to pipes and boats and then spread from there
Impact: The Zebra Mussels grow so densely that they have been known to block pipelines, clog water intakes, and they grow on the sides of docks and harbors and can cut you if you are not careful.