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environment2 years ago•1 min saved

Massive Invasive Carp Roundup in Mississippi River by Minnesota and Wisconsin Wildlife Officials

Wildlife officials from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources have captured 323 invasive carp, including silver carp, grass carp, and bighead carp, from the Mississippi River near Trempealeau, Wisconsin. This is the largest single capture of invasive carp in Minnesota to date. The carp, which were imported to the U.S. in the 1960s and 1970s, have spread north through the Mississippi River, posing a threat to native species and aquatic ecosystems. Efforts are being made to prevent their entry into the Great Lakes and protect the fishing industry.

via The Associated Press|

#aquatic-ecosystems #environment #invasive-carp

environment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Scientists Transform Invasive Carp into Allies to Halt Great Lakes Invasion"

Wildlife officials in the Great Lakes region are using a new strategy to combat the spread of invasive carp by turning captured carp into double agents. The carp are implanted with transmitters and released back into the water, allowing officials to track their movements and locate hotspots where other carp may be hiding. This information helps agencies and commercial anglers remove multiple fish from the ecosystem, protecting native species and the fishing industry. While eradicating invasive carp is nearly impossible, efforts to keep them out of the Great Lakes and protect the fishing industry are ongoing. The use of traitor carp has proven effective in increasing the removal of invasive carp from certain areas, although some critics argue that returning tagged carp to the wild allows them to breed.

via Detroit Free Press|

#environment #fisheries #great-lakes