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The Colorado River from Glenwood Springs to the Utah border is now considered positive for zebra mussels, an invasive species known to devastate ecosystems and clog critical infrastructure.
by: Morgan Whitley Posted: May 5, 2025 / 12:39 PM MDT Updated: May 5, 2025 / 12:51 PM MDT DENVER (KDVR) — An aggressive aquatic nuisance species was found in a northeastern Colorado river.
An invasive species of fish that can live out of water has been found lurking in Canada, experts warn. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada confirmed reports of Misgurnus anguillicaudatus ...
"Those habitats are changing." Experts issue warning over fish species that can survive out of water: 'We don't know if there are any others' first appeared on The Cool Down.
The invasive species were introduced as sport fish in Lake Powell. For a long time, the dam contained the fish, but the recent decline in reservoir levels brought the warm surface waters, and the ...
While a 40-pound carp may seem like a titan, some species can grow well over 80 pounds. Their willingness to feed on a wide variety of food sources makes them a hefty nuisance.