Navigation Divers discover invasive quagga mussel in Lakes Alpnach and Zug

SDA

16.7.2024 - 09:28

The invasive quagga mussel has been detected in Lakes Zug and Alpnach. (archive picture)
The invasive quagga mussel has been detected in Lakes Zug and Alpnach. (archive picture)
Keystone

Divers have discovered the invasive quagga mussel in Lakes Zug and Alpnach. The mussel can have a major negative impact on the aquatic ecosystem, as reported by the Lake Lucerne Supervisory Commission on Tuesday.

Keystone-SDA

In order to prevent the spread of the quagga mussel, a ship reporting and cleaning obligation will apply in all cantons of Central Switzerland from the beginning of August.