Invasive zebra mussel found for first time in Maryland’s Sassafras River
The invasive zebra mussel found for the first time in the Sassafras River, a tributary of the upper Bay on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
The invasive zebra mussel found for the first time in the Sassafras River, a tributary of the upper Bay on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
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Zebra mussels are an invasive species that can each filter up to a gallon of water a day. They have a much higher reproductive rate than native species of mussels. Zebra mussels have reduced the population of native mussels because of reducing the overall food supply. Educational programs are needed to inform boaters and fisherman about how to prevent the unintentional transportation of zebra mussels from place to place.
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