2021 sea lamprey population surge in Great Lakes threatens native fish species and ecosystem.

Sea lamprey populations in the Great Lakes surged during the pandemic, harming native fish species and disrupting the ecosystem. Researchers are now using innovative techniques, such as releasing sterile males, to prevent reproduction and control the invasive species' impact on the Great Lakes. The rise in sea lamprey populations has made their management critical, as they pose environmental and economic threats.

August 11, 2024
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