Robotic technology takes on zebra mussels in frozen Massawippi Lake

The Record on March 6, 2025

This article describes how a new underwater robotic technology was tested beneath the frozen surface of Lake Massawippi as part of efforts to better detect and monitor invasive zebra mussels; the project, carried out through a collaboration between an environmental organization and a technology firm, involved deploying the robot in winter conditions to collect data that is normally inaccessible, with the goal of improving understanding of zebra mussel distribution and strengthening long-term strategies to protect the lake’s ecosystem.

Read the report by William Crooks.