Species
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NOAA Warns of Continuing Species Shifts Due to Warming Oceans
Changes impact local fishing communities, resource management Scientists using a high-resolution global climate model and historical observations of species distributions on the Northeast U.S. Shelf have found that commercially important species will continue to shift their distribution as ocean waters warm two to three times faster than the global average through the end of this century. Projected increases in surface to bottom waters of 6.6 to 9 degrees F (3.7 to 5.0 degrees Celsius) from current conditions are expected.
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New Nevada Rules for Invasive Species
If you transport a watercraft on any public highway in Nevada, you are now required to have your drain plugs, drain valves and any other removable device used to control the draining of water removed and open while transporting the vessel.
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Invasive Species An Odd Hero for Native Lakes
by Steven Maier A native fish may be poised for a comeback in the Great Lakes with the help of an invasive species.
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Shark Species Bouncing Back
Sharks took a huge publicity hit when "Jaws" was released in movie theaters, but it looks like the marine animals are finally bouncing back: Six species that had dwindled in number due to Atlantic Ocean overfishing have made population gains, says a new report.
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South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks New Regs for Aquatic Invasive Species
There are currently only three waters in the state where zebra mussels are present, therefore it is essential that efforts focus on containing the mussels at these waters and slowing their spread to additional water bodies
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Scientists Mapping Aquatic Species of Western United States
Scientists plan to create a biodiversity map identifying thousands of aquatic species in every river and stream in the western U.S.
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Lake Hefner Confirms Invasive Zebra Mussels
Biologists with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and the City of Oklahoma City confirmed invasive zebra mussels have found their way into Lake Hefner, a water-supply reservoir in northwestern Oklahoma City.
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Invasive Species Found on Dock
Zebra mussels confirmed in Adley Lake in Otter Tail County Invasive species found on dock The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed zebra mussels in Adley Lake in Otter Tail County. This is one of several confirmations this fall as docks and boat lifts are being checked for invasive species at the end of the season.
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Privately-operated fish hatchery on Au Sable River inspected for invasive species
Last week, the Michigan departments of Natural Resources, Environmental Quality and Agriculture and Rural Development jointly inspected the Grayling Fish Hatchery located on the East Branch of the Au Sable River in Crawford County.
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New Aquatic Invasive Found
The population was discovered during the plant monitoring survey by a lake management contractor.
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No Bighead/Silver Carp Detected
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced that so far in 2016, no bighead and silver carp environmental DNA (eDNA) has been found in Michigan waters.Asian carp swimming underwater
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Clean/Drain/Dry App for Invasive Species Protection
The Clean Drain Dry app uses unique campaign marketing materials and graphics to transport users to a video experience that informs and empowers positive actions to prevent invasive species.
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Lakes Confirm Zebra Mussels
The number of new zebra mussel finds in 2016 is running close to last year at this time. "Most new zebra mussel infestations are found and reported from late July to mid-August," said Heidi Wolf, DNR invasive species unit supervisor.
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Warmwater Fishing in Oregon
In Oregon, "warmwater fish" include largemouth and smallmouth bass, sunfish, crappie, channel catfish, bullheads, yellow perch, walleye and hybrid bass. None (except possibly the Sacramento perch) is native to Oregon, but most have been present since late in the 19th or early 20th century.
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Know The Difference: Invasive Versus Common Carp
There's a lot of talk around the Great Lakes these days about carp, especially invasive or Asian carp. What about common carp, those monsters of Michigan waters anglers love to battle with fly rods? Are these fish one and the same and what's the big deal about carp anyway?
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Michigan Observes Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week
Angler washing off his boat after going fishing Gov. Rick Snyder has proclaimed July 3-9 as Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week in Michigan, and state departments are observing the week with outreach events at more than 50 boat launches statewide.
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Fresno, Livermore and Sacramento Valley Students Take Top Honors in 2016 Invasive Species Youth Art Contest
The winners of “The Invader Files” Youth Art Contest have been announced by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) Invasive Species Program.
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New Arctic grayling initiative could bring historical species back
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, has announced a proposed initiative that aims to bring back an extirpated species to the state – Arctic grayling.
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California Invasive Species Action Week to Put the Spotlight on Habitat Invaders
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will kick off the third annual California Invasive Species Action Week on Saturday, June 4. The goal of Action Week is to promote public awareness of invasive species issues and to encourage public participation in the fight against California’s invasive species and their impacts on our natural resources.
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