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Lake Tahoe scientists use oxygen deprivation to kill clams

Posted by: Maven on October 31, 2009 at 7:18 am

south-lake-tahoe-2-2009-smallerFrom the North Lake Tahoe Bonanza:

“Lake Tahoe scientists have found a way to kill small populations of Asian Clams in the alpine lake.

Putting rubber tarps over 10 foot by 10 foot areas of clams may not be a solution that can be implemented around the entire lake, but it is the beginning of finding a control for the invasive creatures.

“Clams are sensitive to not having enough oxygen — if they do not have enough oxygen they cannot survive,” said Marion Wittmann, a UC-Davis scientist.

The thumb-nail size clams were discovered in small groups in 2002. Since, they have grown in populations and cover many areas along Tahoe’s southeast shore. …”

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October 31, 2009 · Filed Under Lake Tahoe, the Sierras & foothills

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