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Great Lakes face a new sea lamprey threat

Sea lampreys—those nightmare fish with suction mouths and rows of teeth—are making a comeback in the Great Lakes, and funding to fight them is on the chopping block. Locals remember when these invaders nearly wiped out lake trout, devastating fishing and local economies. Now, scientists worry lampreys are getting resistant to the chemical that once kept them in check, just as research budgets are threatened. If these cuts go through, we could see another explosion in lamprey numbers, putting native fish and livelihoods at risk. What do you think: Should protecting our lakes be a top priority? #Science #GreatLakes #InvasiveSpecies