Invasive Species We Study: Invasive Carp
Bighead, black, grass, and silver carp, which are native to China, were originally stocked in aquaculture facilities to control algae, snails, and vegetation. These species escaped during flood events and are now established throughout the lower and middle Mississippi River Basins and some of its large tributaries where they damage ecosystems and harm economies. Grass carp are also reproducing in tributaries to Lake Erie, the Colorado River, and potentially others.
Invasive Carp Research
Recent data (2020-2022) related to USGS invasive carp research are listed below. A complete listing of USGS invasive carp data is available from the button below.
Recent publications (2020-2022) related to USGS invasive carp research are listed below. A complete listing of USGS invasive carp publications is available from the button below.
Biomonitoring of Environmental Status and Trends (BEST) Program: Environmental contaminants and their effects on fish in the Mississippi River Basin
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Bighead, black, grass, and silver carp, which are native to China, were originally stocked in aquaculture facilities to control algae, snails, and vegetation. These species escaped during flood events and are now established throughout the lower and middle Mississippi River Basins and some of its large tributaries where they damage ecosystems and harm economies. Grass carp are also reproducing in tributaries to Lake Erie, the Colorado River, and potentially others.
Invasive Carp Research
Recent data (2020-2022) related to USGS invasive carp research are listed below. A complete listing of USGS invasive carp data is available from the button below.
Recent publications (2020-2022) related to USGS invasive carp research are listed below. A complete listing of USGS invasive carp publications is available from the button below.
Biomonitoring of Environmental Status and Trends (BEST) Program: Environmental contaminants and their effects on fish in the Mississippi River Basin
Explore our science using the software below.