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Chesapeake Bay sees increase in important underwater grasses in 2022

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources recently reported a 6% increase in submerged aquatic vegetation, commonly known as underwater grasses, in Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay in 2022.
Underwater grasses play a crucial role in the health of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem by providing habitat and food for numerous species of fish, crabs, and waterfowl.

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Beyond Minnesota: Officials concerned after second capture of invasive northern snakehead in Missouri

An invasive fish that’s a voracious predator capable of surviving out of water for days was recently caught in southeastern Missouri, causing worry that the hard-to-contain species will spread and become a problem.

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Daiwa to introduce new Ardito muskie travel rods at Indiana Muskie Classic

Along with again supporting this weekend’s 25th annual Indiana Muskie Classic organized by the Muskies, Inc. Indiana Chapter, Daiwa’s on-site crew will also showcase its soon-to-be-available Ardito Muskie travel rods during evening activities at the tournament.

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Southern Illinois University team ‘glued’ to studying beaver movements in state

Because beavers are considered “ecosystem engineers,” understanding how they move and what influences their movements in Illinois is valuable information for wildlife managers.
The challenge of figuring how to track beavers has long been unsolved, but Southern Illinois University has been – busily, you might say – working on it.

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White pelicans celebrated at Rockton Pelican Fest in Illinois on May 20

Each spring and fall, 30-pound birds that can sometimes be described as “odd looking” migrate through parts of Illinois, stopping on rivers and lakes to rest and feed. The numbers have grown in recent years and now the American white pelican has built a dedicated following of birders and wildlife fans.

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Research: Blood from deer kills bacteria that causes Lyme disease

The study demonstrates that the blood of the white-tailed deer kills the corkscrew-shaped bacterium that causes Lyme disease, a potentially debilitating illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that each year some 476,000 people are diagnosed with and treated for Lyme, the most common vector-borne disease in the U.S.

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