B.C. Conservation seizes thousand of moss balls due to hidden invasive species Doris Maria Bregolisse © Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment / Supplied Zebra mussels have been detected in moss/algal ball products in Saskatchewan, which are often sold as Marimo Moss Balls.
A tiny invader that can have a massive impact on the natural world, the zebra mussel is among the most feared invasive species in British Columbia.
You only need to travel three provinces to the east to see and hear about the tremendous impact the highly invasive species has had on lakes in Manitoba.
“The problem is irreversible and in fact, it’s a catastrophe it’s a disaster, Dr. Eva Pip, a water quality and ecosystem expert with the University of Winnipeg, told Global News in 2015.
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Aquarium owners are being asked to inspect their plants, as zebra mussels are an invasive species that destroys aquatic ecosystems and has found its way into lakes and rivers elsewhere. The province has funded preventive programming to protect waterways, advising boaters and recreational water users to “clean, drain and dry” in order to prevent potential spread of invasive species, which also include plants. The Shuswap Watershed Council said if aquariums containing zebra mussels are dumped or released into the wild, the impacts could be “catastrophic.” The tiny mussels can impact salmon populations, BC Hydro power stations and other facilities due to their ability to rapidly multiply.