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Invasive bloody red shrimp confirmed to have spread to all 5 Great Lakes
By Jenny Marchi, Nick Monacelli at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
Scientists have confirmed a tiny invasive shrimp species from Eastern Europe lives in Lake Superior, previously the final Great Lake to have avoided the spread of the species.The bloody red shrimp is about half an inch long, bright red, hides in rocks during the day, and glows if you shine a flas...
Key takeaway Ceci Weibert, Michigan Aquatic invasive species program coordinator for the Michigan department of environment, Great Lakes and energy joined Local 4 Live to tell us more about the shrimp and invasive species in the Great Lakes.
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Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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What is this story about? Scientists have confirmed a tiny invasive shrimp species from Eastern Europe lives in Lake Superior, previously the final Great Lake to have avoided the spread of the species.The bloody red shrimp is about half an inch long, bright red, hides in rocks during the day, and glows if you shine a flas...
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