Michigan’s Genetic Rescue for Whitefish | Detroit News

Michigan’s launching a daring genetic rescue mission to save the whitefish from extinction, as invasive mussels choke their food supply and expose them to deadly sunburn. Scientists are racing to breed endangered bloodlines in captivity with $1.2 million in state and Great Lakes funding—hoping to rebuild populations once mussel control improves. But this is just the start: long-term survival hinges on tackling the mussels themselves, a battle starved of resources despite a proposed $500 million federal bill. With commercial harvests plummeting and wild stocks aging, researchers are also scouting inland ponds as safe havens—and urgently seeking more partners to fund this ecosystem-wide fight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cde95eccb5de8cd0