"Scientists Transform Invasive Carp into Allies to Halt Great Lakes Invasion"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Detroit Free Press
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.