ZEBRA MUSSEL RELATED SITES

Aquatic Nuisance Species: Mississippi State University Extension Service
   
http://www.msstate.edu/dept/crec/ans.html
This site introduces nonindigenous aquatic species, their impacts of escaped aquaculture species, specially, impact of zebra mussels and life history and biology of zebra mussels.
 
Zebra Mussel and Aquaculture  http://www.msstate.edu/dept/crec/zebraqua.html

Aquatic Nuisance Species: Algae, Bythotrephes, Gobies: Ohio Sea Grant
    http://www.sg.ohio-state.edu/publications/topics/fts-nuisance.html
Publications from Ohio Sea Grant explore various exotic species. 

FS-045  Zebra mussels in North America: The invasion and its implications.
FS-054  Slow the spread of zebra mussels and protect your boat, too.
FS-058  Zebra mussel migration in inland lakes and reservoirs: A guide for lake managers.
FS-059  Safe use of zebra mussels in classrooms and laboratories.
FS-060  Showing Sea Grant's muscle with the zebra mussel.
TB-026  Showing Our Mussel.
TB-030  Zebra Mussel Update: A 1995 Report of Research.

Exotic Species Online Publications Catalog: Michigan Sea Grant   
    http://www.engin.umich.edu/seagrant/pubs/onlline.htmls 
Exotic Species Factsheets related to Zebra Mussels: 
Potential Control of Zebra Mussels Through Reproductive Intervention             
     
http://www.engin.umich.edu/seagrant/pubs/on/msg94-703.html
Slow the Spread of Zebra Mussels and Protect Your Boat Too
     
http://www.engin.umich.edu/seagrant/pubs/on/msg94-713.html
Zebra Mussel Distribution Map (of Michigan only)  
http://www.msue.msu.edu/seagrant/zmfiles/zmap&list.html
Zebra Mussels in the Great Lakes  
http://www.engin.umich.edu/seagrant/pubs/on/msg92-700.html
Zebra Mussels in North America: The Invasion and its Implications 
     
http://www.engin.umich.edu/seagrant/pubs/on/msg97-503.html
Zebra Mussels May Clog Irrigation Systems  
http://www.engin.umich.edu/seagrant/pubs/on/msg93-701.html
Zebra Mussel Migration to Inland Lakes and Reservoirs   
     
http://www.engin.umich.edu/seagrant/pubs/on/msg93-500.html
Safe Use of Zebra Mussels in Classroom and Laboratories 
     
http://www.engin.umich.edu/seagrant/pubs/on/msg93-703.html

Florida Sea Grant's network of marine extension      
    http://gnv.ifas.ufl.edu/~seaweb/homepage/EXTENSION.HTML
This site provides a direct link between researchers and the people who need research results to improve the quality of life in the state's coastal areas. 
Zebra Mussel Awareness and Prevention  http://gnv.ifas.ufl.edu/~seaweb/homepage/SGEF73.HTM

Introduced fish: American Fisheries Society   http://www.afsifs.vt.edu/
Zebra Mussel   http://www.afsifs.vt.edu/zebra.html

National Aquatic Invasive Species Clearinghouse
    http://www.aquaticinvaders.org
This site is North America's most extensive technical library of publications related to the spread, biology, impacts and control of zebra mussels and other important aquatic nuisance, non-indigenous and invasive species. This site includes many useful reference bibliographies for many exotic molluscs and other aquatic exotic species.

Invasion of An Exotic Species: Stop the Zebra Mussel! (Virginia Sea Grant)
    http://www.vims.edu/adv/ed/zm/index.html 
This site introduces a Data Analysis Activity for Assessing Zebra Mussel Invasion Risk in Virginia for grades 8-12.

The Zebra Mussel Page (Wayne State University)
    http://www.science.wayne.edu/~jram/zmussel.htm
This site includes summary of Ram Lab zebra mussel research, zebra mussel slide show, a zebra mussel glossary, answers to frequently asked questions, and publications.

Sea Grant Nonindigenous Species: sgnis   http://www.sgnis.ord/
This site contains a comprehensive collection of research publications and education materials produced by Sea Grant programs and other research institutions across the country on zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisance species.

Zebra Mussel (Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters) 
    http://www.ofah.org/invading/invading.htm
This site provides brief description of zebra mussel and Ontario distribution map.

Zebra Mussels and Other Nonindigenous Species (Sea Grant Great Lakes Network)
    http://www.seagrant.wisc.edu/greatlakes/GLnetwork/exotics.html
This site includes information on threats, controls, prevention, and impacts of zebra mussel.

Zebra Mussel Update (ZMU) Newsletter
    http://www.seagrant.wisc.edu/publications/ZMU/index.html
This newsletter, The ZMU, was a 4- to 8-page quarterly national Sea Grant newsletter published from 1990 to 1997 by
the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute in cooperation with Ohio Sea Grant and Brunswick Marine. The ZMU reported on the spread of the zebra mussel throughout North America, the latest research results and control efforts. 

Zebra Mussels in Vermont 
    http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/waterq/ans/zebra.htm
This site includes description, impacts, Zebra Mussel Citizen Action Program, and distribution map in Vermont.

Aquatic Nuisance Species Program: The Zebra Mussel Threat (South Carolina) 
    http://water.dnr.state.sc.us/water/envaff/aquatic/zebra.html
This site introduces Aquatic Nuisance Species Program (zebra mussel)

Zebra Mussels in Virginia (Virginia Cooperative Extension)                    
    http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/fisheries/420-900/420-900.html

This sites includes the following title information on zebra mussels in Virginia: the Newest Invader of the Nation's Waters, Should Virginians Be Concerned? Economic Consequences, Understanding Its Lifestyle, Will Virginia Inherit the Great Lakes' Problem?  Can They Be Controlled? Key to Prevention Who's Working on the Zebra Mussel Proble.

Life History and Ecological Requirements of the Zebra Mussel (National Sea Grant)
   
http://www.nsgo.seagrant.org/research/nonindigenous/zmlifehistory.html
This site includes useful information on life history of zebra mussels (adult and veligers), habitat needs, and special handling problems.

Zebra Mussels - A threat to Maryland waters (Maryland Sea Grant)
   
http://www.mdsg.umd.edu/Extension/zebramussel.html
This site contains brief description of zebra mussel, potential damage, and control methods.

WDFW Zebra Mussel and Green Crab Task Force (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Task Force)
    
http://www.wa.gov./wdfw/fish/nuisance/zmegctf.htm
This report provides educational resources related to zebra mussel and green grab.

Grant Lakes Information Network (GLIN): Invasive Species in the Great Lakes Region     
    
http://www.great-lakes.net/envt/flora-fauna/invasive/invasive.html
This site includes a comprehensive information on invasive species in the Great Lakes. 
Zebra Mussel   http://www.great-lakes.net/envt/flora-fauna/invasive/zebra.html


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