Black carp can wipe out mollusks
The black carp’s consumption of snails and mussels — the most imperiled group of animals in the world — poses a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems. […]
The black carp’s consumption of snails and mussels — the most imperiled group of animals in the world — poses a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems. […]
Asian carp have been expanding their territory throughout the Mississippi River and connected waters for several decades.
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The term “Asian carp” refers to four species of carp native to the rivers of China and Southeast Asia. All are capable of growing larger than 60 pounds.
Like the common carp, imported from Europe in the 1800s, the fish are in the minnow family. […]
After a rumor of an Asian silver (flying) carp being caught below the dam at Barnett Reservoir were confirmed as true by state wildlife officials, the online jokes began immediately. […]
When Jim Dendy of Kosciusko caught a new state fly-fishing record for grass carp in October, he couldn’t help but laugh at the irony the 31-pound, 3-ounce fish created. […]
You’ve seen the videos on the internet and even on the national news — silver projectiles weighing 10 to 20 pounds erupting from the water and occasionally landing in boats. […]
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