The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service has found DNA belonging to Bighead carp in Wisconsin’s Milwaukee River. The find, based on the detection of environmental DNA, or eDNA, tests water samples for cells, secretions and other fluids of invasive species and is seen as an early detection method for live Read more…
The famous saying goes that if you are forgetful you have a ‘memory of a fish’, but contrary to this idiom, it has been demonstrated through research on invasive carp species that fish have good memories – especially when it comes to learning to avoid stimuli that they see as Read more…
Invasive carp, previously known as Asian carp, have been slowly spreading through the Mississippi basin since the 1970s. Originally introduced to aid in aquaculture in the southern states, they escaped due to flooding and have been slowly expanding their range throughout the basin. But where are invasive carp currently, and Read more…
When experts think of invasive carp, it seems to be predominantly a midwestern problem – but it now appears that the crisis is spreading, with invasive carp being found near Texoma Lake in Texas, and across the border in Oklahoma. The focus of invasive carp mitigation in the Mississippi Basin Read more…
Over the last few weeks there has been a lot of discussion about invasive carp, including the release of the preliminary results at Barkley Lock, the recommendation from the Tennessee Valley Authority for BAFF systems to be installed at up to seven locations, and media outlets picking up on the Read more…