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Michigan State Tackles Sea Lamprey Crisis to Save Great Lakes

1/3/2025

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Researchers at Michigan State University are tackling the invasive sea lamprey crisis threatening the Great Lakes fishery. With chemical controls losing effectiveness and a post-COVID resurgence, they’re exploring sterilization methods and innovative barriers to manage the population and revive native fish species. The fight for ecological balance is more urgent than ever.

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Story summary

Researchers at Michigan State University are tackling the invasive sea lamprey crisis threatening the Great Lakes fishery. With chemical controls losing effectiveness and a post-COVID resurgence, they’re exploring sterilization methods and innovative barriers to manage the population and revive native fish species. The fight for ecological balance is more urgent than ever.