Article: Early Detection: When it comes to Great Lakes invasives, prevention is the only cure

This news article highlights a list of 144 potentially invasive species from a 2021 study, with an emphasis on the prevention of the establishment of these species within the Great Lakes as an effective form of control.

Written by: Andrew Blok

Publication Date: March 24, 2021

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