Questions tagged [quagga mussels]

What is the role of a dog in detecting invasive aquatic species?

Category: Working and Service Dogs

Dogs play a unique and increasingly important role in detecting invasive aquatic species, thanks to their exceptional olfactory abilities and trainability. Invasive aquatic species, such as zebra mussels, quagga mussels, and certain types of algae or fish, can cause significant ecological and econom...