Invasive Mussels Detected in California Waters for the First Time in North America

The golden mussel (Limnoperna fortunei), an invasive freshwater species from Asia, has been detected in California’s Port of Stockton-its first known appearance in North America. Golden mussels were likely introduced by an international ship, according to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), which discovered them during routine…

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