Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Caspian Native Shrimp Invade Great Lakes

Shrimp native to the Caspian Sea, specifically bug-eyed shrimp; small, orange, and unwanted, were identified in Lake Michigan near Muskegeon, Michigan on December 21, 2006. This species' arrival brings the number of exotics in the Great Lakes to about 183, with a new one being identified about every 6 1/2 months in recent times.

For more complete information, click here.

True

No comments: