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August 31, 2012
Crater Lake is closed to diving
CRATER LAKE, Ore. (AP) — National park officials have temporarily closed Crater Lake to scuba diving over the threat of invasive species.
Park officials announced Wednesday that the closure will remain in effect while they develop rules to be sure that microscopic species, such as quagga mussels, spiny water fleas and viruses, don't hitchhike into the pristine lake waters on diving gear.
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