Invasive grass carp found in Lake Huron tributary river
The DNR says it’s the first documented capture of a grass carp from the lake that was diploid, or able to produce offspring.
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University of Toledo biologists search rivers for grass carp
A crew from the University of Toledo working with the U.S. Geological Survey found the larvae during sampling last June in the Maumee River, a Lake Erie tributary.
Grass carp do their job, sometimes too well
Lake Erie tributaries have them but they are different from their sterile cousins.
Fisheries biologists look for answers, grass carp in Sandusky, Maumee rivers
Part of continuing efforts to remove invasive grass carp, assess grass carp capture techniques and increase information on grass carp populations in the two rivers.
Grass carp used to clean Phoenix canals overeating, growing by leaps and bounds
PHOENIX — Officials say the fish they use to help clear algae and weeds from Phoenix canals are overeating and getting even bigger. The Arizona Republic reports Salt River Project crews use about 50,000 white amur fish, or grass carp, a species native to China, to help clean the canals. The crews drain portions of the major canals each year…
Evidence of invasive grass carp could signal threat to Lake Erie
The next step for researchers is figuring out how to stop grass carp from gaining a foothold.
Analysis confirms grass carp eggs in Lake Erie tributary
Number of grass carp in the area is “extremely low,” which offers a chance to prevent the invasive fish from gaining a foothold.
Survey: Grass carp present in low numbers in Sandusky River
Bad news is that they’re there at all.
How to capture a Lake Erie grass carp, and what fish biologists can learn from the project
Increased knowledge of grass carp in western Lake Erie gained through research project allows natural resource agencies to collaboratively develop science-based management approaches.
Author’s ‘fish pig’ observations warn of Asian carp potential
Some Asian species pose a threat to the Great Lakes.
Study: Grass carp have invaded 3 of the Great Lakes
Invasive fish has been found in Lakes Erie, Michigan and Ontario, although it’s uncertain how many there are or how widely they have spread.
Michigan DNR continues battle vs. invasive grass carp in Lake Erie Basin
While bighead and silver carp are believed to have escaped from aquaculture ponds, grass carp were stocked intentionally in water bodies throughout many states for the purpose of aquatic plant control.
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