An introduction to zebra mussels as an aquatic invasive species, touching on their biology, ecology, and distribution. The focus will then turn to their invasion history in North America, and, Manitoba and in closing talking about prevention, mitigation, and eradication (it’s not good news).

Dr. Hasler is a full professor and acting chair of biology at the University of Winnipeg. His research program encompasses fish biology and aquatic conservation and is supported by provincial and national grants. He has co-edited two books and written nearly 100 peer-reviewed journal articles. He completed graduate work at Queen’s University and Carleton University, and prior to moving to Winnipeg in 2017, was a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Illinois – Urbana/Champaign.

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