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Orignally, they were imported to the U.S. to clean algae out of private ponds. But, because of flooding in the late 1970s to early 1980s, they got out and into the Mississippi river. They have been migrating upstream eversince then.
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What do Asian carp eats?
asian carp eat alge
How did Asian carp get to Ontario and why?
When Asians were traveling to America in boats, the Asian Carps hung on to the boats and traveled with them, then when they got there, the Asian Carps got off the boats and into the Great Lakes. Actually Asian Carp were brought to the U.S. in an experiment to clean up ponds. During flooding the carp escaped the ponds and got into the Mississippi River system. They have not been confirmed to be in the Great Lakes yet. See link below for more information.
Who is the enemy of Asian carp?
Asian carp are an invasive fish that has made its way to the Great Lakes. Adult Asian carp are too large to be eaten by any natural predators, but juvenile carp are eaten by White pelicans and eagles and other larger fish.
Asian carp food web?
Asian carp's food web involves plankton-algae, and other microscopic organisms.
Where are Asian Carps native?
The Asian Carp is native in Asia.
What are the effects of the Asian Carp being introduced to the environmenmt?
The effects of the Asian carp being introduced into an environment is dependent upon which environment is in question. The Asian carp being introduced into the Great Lakes has had many negative affects.
Where was Asian carp originally from?
Asia
Where are Asian carp from?
Asia
How many types of Asian carp are there?
There is more types of asian carp and there is at least two.
Where did the Asian carp originate from?
Asia
When did Asian carp come to the us?
The group of fish collectively referred to as "Asian carp" are actually made up of four distinct species: the Bighead Carp, the Black Carp, the Grass Carp and the Silver Carp. According to the US Department of Agriculture, the Grass Carp was the first to reach American waterways in 1963. This was followed by the introduction of the Black Carp in the early 1970's, the Bighead Carp in 1972 and finally the Silver Carp in 1973.
What kind of ecosystem does a Asian carp live in?
in the water
