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Sea Lamprey Populations Surge in Great Lakes, Exceeding Control Targets in 2024

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Sea Lamprey Populations Surge in Great Lakes, Exceeding Control Targets in 2024

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  • Sea lamprey levels surpassed abundance targets across all five Great Lakes in 2024 due to COVID-19 treatment restrictions.
  • The Great Lakes Fishery Commission reported a spike in populations, emphasizing the need for continued management to support local fisheries.
  • While current levels are high, officials anticipate a decline as long as future treatments are adequately funded and implemented.
  • The commission noted that reduced control efforts during the pandemic allowed millions of larval sea lampreys to survive, impacting fish populations.
  • A planned multi-agency study aims to analyze the effects of these reduced efforts on sea lamprey numbers in the Great Lakes moving forward.

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