The Asian carp is an invasive species that poses a great threat to the native species in the Great Lakes. Although they were first introduced to control algae in farms, they managed to escape to the rivers. They grow very quickly and are not prey for any of the natural predators. Soon, Ontario may have a very serious carp problem!
There are 4 main types of Asian carp present in U.S rivers that lead to the Great Lakes.
Grass carp feed on huge amounts of aquatic plants needed for other species and can grow up to 5 ft long!
Manipulate natural enemies to control the population and growth of carps in waterways. A silly example would be sharks!
Use pesticides and other chemical solutions to eliminate carps from rivers.
Destroy the invasive species by hand, which involves netting and removal of carps via fishing.