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Sturgeon studies and students
Great Lakes Echo (4/2)
Researchers at Michigan’s Black Lake are studying threats to sturgeon and using their findings to teach biology to students from kindergarten through high school.
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6 | How can you prevent the spread of nonindigenous species?
- The first step is learning to correctly identify exotic species. A good source for links to species descriptions and photographs is the GLIN Invasive Species section. These sites will help you recognize nonindigenous species as you travel the Great Lakes.
- Never use exotic species as bait and never release aquarium plants and animals into the wild.
- Transporting exotic species on boats and other personal watercraft is another way exotic species are spread. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' web site describes the proper way to clean a boat to prevent the transport of non-native species from one waterbody to another.
- While nonindigenous plants are commonly sold in nurseries and garden centers, consider the benefits of planting only native species in your yard. See also: U.S. EPA's Landscaping With Native Plants
- Report sitings of invasive species to relevant agencies, such as your state/provincial department of natural resources or your local Sea Grant office.
