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Invasive bloody red shrimp confirmed to have spread to all 5 Great Lakes
Scientists confirmed the invasive bloody red shrimp, originally from Eastern Europe, has spread to all five Great Lakes, including Lake Superior. The shrimp, introduced by cargo ships, is half an inch long, bright red, and changes its diet as it matures. Ceci Weibert from Michigan's environmental department discussed the issue in an interview.
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