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The Chinese pond mussel ( Sinanodonta woodiana ) has been found in New Jersey, in a pond formerly used as a fish farm. While this Asian species is known to have invaded many bodies of water in Europe (See 1 , 2 , 3 ), this appears to be the first record for this species in the USA.

The Great Lakes-area news is abuzz with the announcement that the US government has appointed an Asian carp czar to oversee efforts to keep Asian carp out of the lakes.

Well I guess that's *one* way to fight invasive species... P.S. - You can also follow her on Twitter .