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Dispose of unused bait in the trash. Do not release bait into the water. Release of bait and minnows can lead to the unintended introduction of aquatic invasive species.
- What should you do with the live bait from your bait bucket to prevent spreading invasive species?
- What action should be taken to avoid the spread of aquatic invasive species such as zebra mussels?
- What are some invasive species in Ontario?
- How should you pass a fishing boat?
- Where must a pleasure craft's Licence number be displayed?
- How can we prevent invasive species in lakes?
- What will reduce the chances of fatalities while on or around the water?
- How do you remove zebra mussels from a boat?
- Why we should prevent invasive species?
- Why should we get rid of invasive species?
- Should we eradicate invasive species?
What should you do with the live bait from your bait bucket to prevent spreading invasive species?
Empty your bait bucket on land. Never release live bait into a body of water or release aquatic animals from one body of water into another. Rinse your pleasure craft, propeller, trailer, and equipment, using hot water or a high-pressure washer.
What action should be taken to avoid the spread of aquatic invasive species such as zebra mussels?
This is how many fouling aquatic invasive species enter new areas in our waters, including zebra mussels. To prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species from recreational boating, remember to clean, drain, dry.
What are some invasive species in Ontario?
Purple loosestrife, garlic mustard, buckthorns, emerald ash borer, zebra mussels, dog strangling vine, reed canary grass (Phragmites), and round goby are a few of the invasive species that Conservation Authorities target with various local programs and initiatives across Ontario.
How should you pass a fishing boat?
To pass a fishing boat, you should steer to the starboard side, which is the right-hand side of a boat. This means both boats will pass each other on their port side, or left-hand side.
Where must a pleasure craft's Licence number be displayed?
You must display the licence number on both sides of the bow, above the waterline, in block characters that are at least 7.5 centimetres (3 inches) high and in a colour that contrasts with the colour of the bow.
How can we prevent invasive species in lakes?
Cleaning up ballast water is the most effective way to prevent new invasive species in the Great Lakes. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Coast Guard teamed up in 2013 to develop new rules for cleaning up ship ballast tanks.
What will reduce the chances of fatalities while on or around the water?
Knowing this, there are a few things we can do to prevent these emergencies. First, stay low and centered in your boat, and always maintain three points of contact when moving about your boat. Second, take corners at a safe speed and angle. Third, watch for other boats' wake and take that wake head-on from the bow.
How do you remove zebra mussels from a boat?
Biologists who have studied zebra mussels recommend using high-pressure hot water to remove and kill zebra mussels that are attached to your boat hull (use water >104 degrees F if possible). It is okay to use high-pressure cold water if hot water is not available.
Why we should prevent invasive species?
Invasive species cause harm to wildlife directly and indirectly. Some direct threats of invasive species on native wildlife include, out-competing native species for resources, preying on native species, and acting as a disease vector.
Why should we get rid of invasive species?
Biodiversity. Habitat loss and invasive plants are the leading cause of native biodiversity loss. Invasive plant species spread quickly and can displace native plants, prevent native plant growth, and create monocultures. ... Changes in plant community diversity reduce the quality and quantity of fish and wildlife habitat.
Should we eradicate invasive species?
Killing potentially large numbers of animals seems counterintuitive to conservation. But more and more evidence has shown that removal of invasive species from threatened ecosystems is not only effective at restoring endangered habitats and species, but necessary.
