Every fish in B.C.'s Emerald Lake may have to be killed after signs of rare parasite detected | |
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Source: CBC News |
9/22/2023 |
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Researchers say every fish in B.C.'s Emerald Lake may have to be "sacrificed" after the discovery of a rare parasite in the water.
But first, more testing needs to be done. |
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Parks Canada says it is investigating a suspected case of whirling disease in Yoho National Park's Emerald Lake.
The disease is a microscopic parasite that affects trout and salmon, and can cause infected fish to swim in a whirling pattern and die prematurely. |
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