by Matt Pedersen AZ | 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 AZ | 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...
by AMAZONAS Magazine | Aug 27, 2015 | Freshwater
Invasive species are now a perennial concern for the aquarium industry, and ongoing efforts from all directions are taking aim at curbing the environmental threat posed by exotic or inappropriate livestock and plants. The latest effort to come to our attention is a...
