Invasive mussels infected moss ball products
Zebra and/or Quagga mussels have been identified in moss ball products sold in stores in Canada. We urge everyone who may have purchased moss ball products in Canada or online to dispose of them responsibly. Learn how you can do so.
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About aquatic invasive species
What an aquatic invasive species is, the problems they cause, how they can be managed, how Canada is responding.
Report an aquatic invasive species
Phone and email contact information by region.
Identify an aquatic invasive species
How to determine if you've discovered an aquatic invasive species.
Prevention
How we're preventing the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species and what you can do to help.
Early detection and monitoring
Early detection and monitoring, including field reports, boat inspections, environmental DNA and collaboration.
Response
Response steps and provincial response initiatives when handling aquatic invasive species.
Control and management
Management options and activities to control and prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Apply to prevent, control or eradicate an aquatic invasive species
How to get an authorization to fish, use deleterious substances, or modify habitat.
Aquatic Invasive Species Regulations
About the regulations, including objectives, prohibitions, species affected and enforcement.
Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund
Funding to help prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species.
What we are doing
Publications
- Identification Booklet of Freshwater Invasive Species in Quebec
- Identification Booklet of marine species in Eastern Canada (PDF 12.65 MB)
- A Canadian Action Plan to Address the Threat of Aquatic Invasive Species
- Socio-Economic Impact of the Presence of Asian Carp in the Great Lakes Basin
- Science Advice on “Clean, Drain, Dry and Decontaminate” treatments and protocols to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species (CSAS ResDocs – 2021/043)
- STOP Be Aware (Brochure)
Consultations
Videos
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