A single sea lamprey can kill 40 or more pounds of fish during its adult life. It is parasitic and feeds on other fish, using a suction disk mouth filled with small sharp, rasping teeth and a file-like tongue. These teeth are used by the sea lamprey to attach to a fish, puncture its skin, and drain its body fluids. Photo Credit: NYSDEC
John Christensen FINGER LAKES – The N.Y. State Dept. of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will begin scheduled lampricide treatment for parasitic sea lamprey in early June…
