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Article: 30 Years Later: Mussel invasion legacy reaches far beyond Great Lakes

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This news article discusses the discovery, history, and impact of the quagga mussel, a zebra mussel relative, in the Great Lakes.

Written by: Andrew Blok

Publication Date: February 2, 2021

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