Invasive zebra mussels found in Rogue Valley pet store - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2
ASHLAND, Ore. – An invasive species was found in at least one Southern Oregon pet store. Last month, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in aquarium products sold in Ashland, particularly in “Betta Buddy Marimo Ball” moss plants. “The concern is that zebra mussels released into a storm drain or flushed down the toilet could be introduced into a waterway,” ODFW explained. “They will cause disruption of the food chain, change the chemistry of the water which can cause more blue-green algae outbreaks or offensive taste and clog water int...
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