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What species are they trying to keep out of Great Lakes that are coming from Michigan?
Asian Carp
What classification in the 7 layer system is the silver carp?
The silver carp falls under the classification of organism, as it is a species of fish typically found in freshwater rivers and lakes. This classification pertains to the biological kingdom of living organisms.
When was Silver carp created?
Silver carp was created in 1845.
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.
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.
Are there man eating fish in the great lakes?
There are about 150 different species of fish that can be found in the Great Lakes. Among them are bass, bluegills, carp, catfish, yellow perch, and walleyes. None of them are man eaters.
What did Asian carp do to the great lakes?
They were actually blocked by an electrical gate in a river in Illinois (Info from Shedd Aquarium in Chicago) But, if they would go to the great lakes they would eat little fish and be a invasive species as they are now
What are some places to carp tackle?
Fishing Tackle is a good place to start. The best places to fish for carp are muddy rivers and lakes. Carp like to bottom-feed and generally stay towards the banks of rivers and lakes.
Can you catch a carp with cheese?
Carp will bite many types of baits, including cheese. But in lakes where catfish species occur, the catfish will probably get there first, as cheese balls are great catfish bait. Try corn, or doughballs sweetened with strawberry or vanilla flavorings for carp.
How did silver carp enter the United States?
Silver carp or also known as "flying carp" entered the united states through aquaculture on catfish farms, they were imported by the farmers to control algae growth, flooding in the region released a population into local river systems. Being a very prolific and large species of carp, they rapidly reproduced and invaded other tributaries and migrated up the Mississippi river towards the great lakes.
The effect of Asian carp on the Great Lakes?
well u see the effect wellh its kinda complicated, lets just say bob.
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.
