Paddleboard decontamination

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniformed biologist uses a hot water decontamination pressure washer to decontaminate a stand-up paddleboard from potential invasive species.

Photo By/Credit

Frank Barela/USFWS

Date Shot/Created

06/05/2026

Media Usage Rights/License

Public Domain

Image

Decontamination of boats with hot water is crucial to prevent aquatic invasive species.

Subject tags

Invasive species

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