by AMAZONAS Magazine | Feb 25, 2025 | Freshwater, News & Notes
Photo of Corey Ketchum/USFWS holding a goldfish found during an electrofishing survey in Presque Isle, PA. Photo by Matt Basista/USFWS via United States Fish and Wildlife Service In recognition of Invasive Species Week, the USFWS has the following message: Your pet...
by Matt Pedersen | Mar 5, 2021 | Freshwater, News & Notes
Invasive zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) have now been confirmed as contaminants in marimo moss balls in at least 12 states. It appears that contaminated marimo balls were imported from Ukraine, and distributed to pet shops nationwide. Image credit: Vitalii...
by Matt Pedersen | Mar 4, 2021 | Freshwater, News & Notes
A small zebra mussel is clearly visible, attached to a marimo moss ball from the pet trade. [lastupdated] EST A surprising social media post from the Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council is cause for concern, as it appears that stopping the spread of the invasive...
by AMAZONAS Magazine | Sep 28, 2018 | Freshwater, Marine, News & Notes
via Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission September 27th, 2018 – Florida’s native fish and wildlife are facing a serious threat posed by a variety of invasive species found throughout the state. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission...
by AMAZONAS Magazine | Feb 22, 2018 | AMAZONAS Excerpt, Freshwater
Preview of article from AMAZONAS, May/June 2018 Notebook Staff Report Florida fishermen and naturalists have known for years that many local waters are infested with invasive “plecos,” which are blamed for competing with native species, eroding shorelines...
