Malnourished Lake Superior Trout Labeled Zombie Fish
Researchers are investigating malnourished lake trout in Lake Superior that have been dubbed 'zombie fish'. The fish appear to be starving despite living in a large, relatively pristine ecosystem. Scientists suspect changes in the lake's food web, potentially caused by invasive species or shifting prey availability, are disrupting the balance. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the nutritional deficit. The United Nations reports the event affected more than 3.5 million people. The site is now covered by a containment dome to allow the reactor to be safely dismantled from within. Despite huge amounts of radioactive material remaining in the reactor and a 30 kilometre exclusion zone, some companies offer guided tours while others break in illegally.
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WBBM Newsradio 780
“these fish have raised concerns because they appear malnourished despite living in a large relatively pristine ecosystem. Researchers are trying to figure out why the fish aren't getting enough food.”
ABC NewsRadio AU
“The United Nations says the event affected more than 3.5 million people. The site is now covered by a containment dome to allow the reactor to be safely dismantled from within.”
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