Can Michigan save beloved whitefish? Fate hinges on uphill bid to kill mussels
Whitefish face collapse in lakes Michigan and Huron unless invasive mussels that are killing the fish are controlled.
While scientists look for a miracle solution, they hope to aid whitefish by clearing mussels from spawning reefs.
It’s an effort powered by putty knives, tarps and a massive steel plate known as the ‘mussel masher’.
08/08/2025 01:15 PM
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