The sea lamprey is not a creature with mass appeal, yet there is something about this ancient and mysterious eel-like fish ...

Sea lampreys wiggle like snakes in the water, but these creatures have a unique mouth that latches onto the sides of fish, stealing their nutrients. It’s one reason why agencies want to remove these ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The U.S. and Canada collectively spend tens of millions of dollars per year to fight invasive, sport fish-attacking sea lamprey in ...

The sea lamprey looks like it’s from another planet, but this ancient creature has a surprising amount in common with humans Olivia Ferrari Sea lampreys have large neurons and synapses, making them ...

For the sake of first-hand reporting, the Peabody-award-winning journalist Katie Thornton let a creature known as the vampire fish latch onto the palm of her hand. “The suction is so powerful — it’s ...

ALGER COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- Work on a new bridge and sea lamprey control barrier is scheduled to begin Monday, June 2 in Alger County. The work will take place on the Sucker River by the ...

The dam operators face a $27.6 million fine over the loss of lamprey in a case still winding its way through courts.

Invasive sea lampreys pose a threat to Lake Erie's fish populations, particularly lake trout and steelhead. Warmer waters in Lake Erie accelerate the lampreys' maturation, increasing their impact on ...