Officials in Washington state say zebra mussels were found Aug. 5 on Marimo moss aquarium balls. (Courtesy of Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife) The Idaho State Department of Agriculture says ...

These marauding mollusks breed quickly and can wreak havoc on natural waterways. Recent, unexpected sightings in Northwest pet stores have wildlife officials sounding the alarm. “It would be ...

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is warning the public to safely dispose of recently purchased aquarium moss balls after the invasive zebra mussels were discovered inside the ...

Picture a vibrant green, nearly perfect sphere of something moss-like bopping around a clear water-filled corked container with pebbles at the base. Give it a cute name like Mossly Cyrus, Ryan ...

SEATTLE — An invasive species of mussel capable of causing environmental and infrastructure damage were found in a product at a Seattle pet store. At least a dozen zebra mussels were discovered in ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is asking anyone who has recently purchased Marimo moss balls to inspect their plants for the invasive zebra mussel. The U.S. Geological ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife reminded consumers Friday to "Destroy, Don't Dump" aquarium moss balls after invasive zebra mussels were detected in Washington ...

At least two Duluth stores have found zebra mussels on decorative aquatic moss balls in their store fish tanks and more infested moss balls may still be on store shelves across the U.S. Doug Jensen, ...

This afternoon, Dr. Art Bogan, research curator of mollusks with the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, identified the mussels found in aquatic moss ball packaging labeled ‘Marimo Moss Ball Plant Grab & ...

An invasive species of mollusk that is known to disrupt food chains and drinking water systems has been discovered in the U.S. attached to an aquarium moss plant, with pet stores and consumers urged ...

Invasive zebra mussels have been found inside a type of algae ball that is a popular aquarium addition, and wildlife agencies are urging owners to kill the balls and disinfect their aquarium. A zebra ...