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February 1st, 2007, 08:02 PM
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Fish Virus in the Great Lakes?
Saw this on the Chicago Tribune's site. Anyone know more? Dan Fish-killing virus headed toward Lake Michigan The Associated Press February 1, 2007, 7:58 AM CST A fish-killing virus is creeping toward Lake Michigan. The disease was recently discovered in the eastern Great Lakes. Now, the state of Michigan says the virus has seeped into northern Lake Huron, only about 20 miles from where it merges with Lake Michigan. The disease doesn't pose any risk to humans. But fishing experts worry it could be highly destructive to the $4.5 billion commercial and recreational industry. The disease has infected a wide range of species, including salmon, whitefish and walleyes. It's been blamed for large kills of perch, musky and freshwater drum, among other species 
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