There are four types of Asian carp that are established in the United States. They are the common carp, grass carp, bighead carp and silver carp. Bighead and silver carp have escaped from aquaculture facilities and they are spreading fast. These fish are large filter-feeders that pose a significant risk to the Great Lakes. They consume an enormous amount of food, grow to sizes up to 100 pounds and are seen as a possible threat to the current fishery of the Great Lakes.
These 2 types of Asian carp have escaped into the Illinois river and they are breeding at an incredible rate of production while moving closer to Lake Michigan. It is possible that they can become a dominant species in the Great Lakes which would change the entire ecosystem of the lakes. Here are some links to more information about Asian carp.
These 2 types of Asian carp have escaped into the Illinois river and they are breeding at an incredible rate of production while moving closer to Lake Michigan. It is possible that they can become a dominant species in the Great Lakes which would change the entire ecosystem of the lakes. Here are some links to more information about Asian carp.
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