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Your aquarium may be contaminated, how Washington wants you to react Matthew Smith
Millions of dollars have been spent to prevent invasive species from reaching Washington’s waterways, but an item sold at Petco is sounding alarms that the work could be derailed by a simple item meant for people’s aquariums.
Mere weeks after Washington’s “Invasive Species Awareness Week,” the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is warning that zebra mussels have been identified in “moss balls” sold at stores in our state.
Zebra mussels also called quagga mussels are a small, invasive species that can spread rapidly. They are an especially large problem for Washington because they’re capable of blocking water pipes on hydroelectric dams. Some have estimated that if the invasive species takes hold, it could cause up to $100 million worth of damage every year repairs that would be needed to be funded to ensure basic infrastructure needs are met.
An invasive species of mussel capable of causing environmental and infrastructure damage were found in a product at a Seattle pet store. At least a dozen zebra mussels were discovered in shipments of “Betta Buddy” brand Marimo moss balls at a Seattle Petco this week, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). Enforcement officers found the zebra mussels after the U.S. Geological Survey released a report about the.
Washington wildlife officials are asking residents to inspect any newly purchased aquarium moss for signs of invasive zebra mussels after the species was found in products being sold by national retailers Petco and Petsmart. On Thursday, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) reported that zebra mussels had been identified in Marimo moss balls bought by Washington residents, including from pet supply stores in Seattle. The.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is asking anyone who purchased Marimo moss balls for their aquarium to inspect the plants for invasive zebra mussels.