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Toronto's Waterfront Threatened by Invasive Sea Lampreys

4/2/2025

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Story summary

Toronto's waterfront is under siege from invasive sea lampreys, a situation exacerbated by staffing cuts at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. These reductions jeopardize successful control measures that once slashed lamprey numbers by 90%. Without timely intervention, both the environment and economy could suffer, underscoring Canada's dependence on U.S. support.

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Story summary

Toronto's waterfront is under siege from invasive sea lampreys, a situation exacerbated by staffing cuts at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. These reductions jeopardize successful control measures that once slashed lamprey numbers by 90%. Without timely intervention, both the environment and economy could suffer, underscoring Canada's dependence on U.S. support.