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Michel was diving near the water’s surface when he spotted a huge pike disappearing into the mass of aquatic plants below, called watermilfoil. He followed for a closer look and noticed that some supported thick clusters of zebra mussels. Glancing up he found himself immersed in an ‘underwater jungle with an endless view’.
Watermilfoils and zebra mussels are both prolific breeders easily spread by human activity. They have colonised fresh water far beyond their place of origin, causing harmful changes in the areas they are introduced into. Zebra mussels’ filter feeding increases water clarity, significantly reducing plankton densities and disrupting ecosystems.
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Michel has worked as a professional photographer since 1987 and is a member of the International League of Conservation Photographers. In 2011 he launched the Freshwater Project, and over seven years he photographed 40 different and spectacular freshwater environments across the world. Michel has also shown his work in 40 solo exhibitions.
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