Whirling disease

2023 - 10 - 27

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Whirling disease shuts down access to all rivers, lakes in Kootenay ... (Cochrane Today)

Aquatic invasive species pose a significant threat to the health of national parks and vital aquatic ecosystems."

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Whirling disease closes lakes in Kootenay and Yoho National Parks (Vernon Morning Star)

Parks Canada says in a news release it's the first time the microscopic parasite that causes the fatal disease in fish has been detected in the province. The ...

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Parks Canada Shuts Down Waterbodies and Shorelines in Yoho ... (NNN)

Unprecedented Shutdown in Yoho and Kootenay National Parks as Whirling Disease Spreads. In a historic and unprecedented move, Parks Canada has taken swift ...

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Suspected whirling disease forces closure of lakes in Kootenay and ... (CTV News Vancouver)

Parks Canada says in a news release it's the first time the microscopic parasite that causes the fatal disease in fish has been detected in the province. The ...

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Whirling disease leads to shutdown of waterbodies in Yoho ... (Calgary Herald)

To protect trout and salmon species from the possible spread of whirling disease, Parks Canada has closed off all access to shorelines and waterbodies in ...

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Lakes in Yoho, Kootenay National Parks closed due to suspected ... (CTV Toronto)

Parks Canada has closed several lakes in Yoho and Kootenay National Parks, in an attempt to limit the spread of a suspected case of whirling disease.

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All lakes in Kootenay and Yoho National Parks closed for 5 months ... (KelownaNow)

It comes after a suspected case of whirling disease was reported in the area last month. The deadly disease, which affects trout, salmon and mountain whitefish, ...

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A list of facts about whirling disease found in some national park ... (Toronto Star)

VANCOUVER - Parks Canada officials have shut down waterbodies in British Columbia's Yoho and Kootenay national parks after the discovery of whirling disease ...

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Parks Canada says whirling disease could decimate fish, respect ... (northeastNOW)

VANCOUVER - Parks Canada officials say they're closely watching lakes and rivers in Kootenay and Yoho national...

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A list of facts about whirling disease found in some national park ... (CityNews)

— It is caused by a microscopic parasite spread through contact with a fish and a freshwater worm. — People can spread whirling disease by moving infected live ...

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Parks Canada says whirling disease could 'decimate' fish, urges ... (Toronto Star)

VANCOUVER - Parks Canada officials said they're closely watching lakes and rivers in Kootenay and Yoho national parks for a parasite that could "decimate" ...

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A list of facts about whirling disease found in some national park ... (rdnewsnow.com)

VANCOUVER - Parks Canada officials have shut down waterbodies in British Columbia's Yoho and Kootenay national...

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Parks Canada says whirling disease could 'decimate' fish, urges ... (The Globe and Mail)

Parks Canada officials say B.C. fish population could be decimated by whirling disease if lake, river closures are not respected.

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Lakes in Kootenay and Yoho National Parks closed after suspected ... (CBC.ca)

Parks Canada says in a news release it's the first time the microscopic parasite that causes the fatal disease in fish has been detected in the province. The ...

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Parks Canada says whirling disease could 'decimate' fish, urges ... (CityNews)

VANCOUVER — Parks Canada officials said they're closely watching lakes and rivers in Kootenay and Yoho national parks for a parasite that could “decimate” as ...

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Parks Canada says whirling disease could 'decimate' fish, urges ... (Times Colonist)

VANCOUVER — Parks Canada officials said they're closely watching lakes and rivers in Kootenay and Yoho national parks for a parasite that could "decimate" ...

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