2014-discovered invasive Quagga mussels in Lake Geneva, Switzerland, threaten wildlife and fisheries, requiring potential boat cleaning regulations.
Quagga mussels, an invasive species first identified in Switzerland in 2014, have colonized several lakes, including Lake Geneva. Their population could increase up to 20 times in the next two decades, threatening local wildlife and fisheries by consuming large amounts of phytoplankton, disrupting the food chain. Authorities are contemplating new regulations for boat cleaning to mitigate further spread, as the mussels have also been detected in neighboring countries.
October 14, 2024
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