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world10 days ago•3 min saved

Decades-Long Quest Ends with Discovery of Lac La Belle Wreck in Lake Michigan

The 217-foot luxury steamer Lac La Belle, which sank in a 1872 Lake Michigan gale off the Wisconsin coast, was found in October 2022 after a nearly six-decade search led by Paul Ehorn and Shipwreck World. The wreck, now mussel-covered with an intact hull and oak interiors, lie about 20 miles offshore between Racine and Kenosha; eight people died when lifeboats capsized or failed, and the discovery highlights ongoing exploration of thousands of Great Lakes wrecks.

via PBS|

#lac-la-belle #lake-michigan #quagga-mussels

environment2 months ago•7 min saved

Quagga Mussels Transform Lake Geneva Forever

Quagga mussels have rapidly invaded Lake Geneva, causing irreversible ecological and infrastructural damage, including blocking cooling systems vital for research and industry, and drastically altering the lake's ecosystem, with experts warning that the lake will never return to its original state.

via The Guardian|

#biodiversity-loss #ecological-impact #environment

us2 years ago•3 min saved

"Lost Ship Resurfaces: Lake Huron's Mysterious Vanishing Crew Found"

Documentary filmmakers using a remotely operated vehicle discovered the wreck of the Africa, a ship that vanished in Lake Huron in 1895 with its entire crew. The ship was found nearly 280 feet underwater and was encrusted in invasive quagga mussels. The filmmakers specialize in underwater videography and were investigating the lakebed when they noticed an anomaly on their sonar readout. The discovery will be featured in their documentary, which focuses on the ecological impacts of quagga mussels in the Great Lakes.

via CBS News|

#documentary-filmmakers #lake-huron #quagga-mussels

environment2 years ago•5 min saved

Race Against Time: Historians Scramble to Preserve Great Lakes Shipwrecks from Devastating Quagga Mussel Invasion

Historians and archaeologists are racing against time to locate and document shipwrecks in the Great Lakes before they are destroyed by invasive quagga mussels. These mussels, which have become the dominant invasive species in the lower Great Lakes, cover virtually every shipwreck and downed plane in the region, burrowing into wooden vessels and corroding steel and iron ships. Quagga mussels have displaced zebra mussels as the dominant mussel in the Great Lakes and have caused overwhelming destruction to the remains of historical ships. Efforts to stop the mussels have been unsuccessful, leaving experts to search for shipwrecks before they disintegrate under the mussels' assaults.

via The Associated Press|

#environment #great-lakes #invasive-species

environment2 years ago•5 min saved

"Invasive Mussel Threatens Pacific Northwest After Idaho Discovery"

The discovery of quagga mussel larvae in the Snake River in Idaho has put the Pacific Northwest on alert. The invasive species, native to Eastern Europe, is one of the most invasive in the U.S. and has the potential to cause significant damage to infrastructure and disrupt ecosystems. The larvae were found during routine water sampling, prompting the closure of a popular waterfront park and access points to lakes and rivers. The implications extend beyond Idaho, as the Snake River flows into the Columbia River system, shared by tribes and the states of Washington and Oregon. Efforts are underway to contain the population and prevent further spread.

via Boise State Public Radio|

#environment #idaho #invasive-species