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EDITORIAL: No matter how wild the world, sea lampreys suck

Apr 28, 2025 | Daily News

During the COVID-19 pandemic, when disruptions to life and work took hold, the sea lampreys took hold, too. We need to fortify our Great Lakes — and the $7 billion-plus fishery, 75,000 jobs, lifestyle and ecological safety they provide. Read the full story by the Traverse City Record-Eagle.


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