I am writing this letter today to inform you about the big Asian carp crisis. The Asian Carp are an invasive species that came from china. They were brought over to clean fish ponds and escaped due to the flooding of the fish ponds. They are now out there in the lakes reproducing in large amounts and threaten to take over the great lakes.
According to “Carp Diem: A Fishy Tale” by CBC, 2013, Asian Carps are reproducing in large amounts and tend to outcompete native species. The Asian carps are consuming the majority of the food, leaving very little for the native species, and as a result the native species begin to die. The Carp are also our reproducing faster than the Native species, as they lay about 1000 eggs to the native species 100. This is a problem because the carp are overpopulating, which brings a decline in the native fish species. The decline in native fish species could damage commercial fishing which will have an economic impact. The carps also makes lakes a dangerous place. For example, the Silver carp are very sensitive to sound, …show more content…
I think this solution alone is not enough to stop the carp population. This is because the Asian carps are reproducing at tremendously high levels. Also, this chemical affects other native fishes, which could have a big impact on the ecosystem. I think that another solution is to hunt carp for sport, this way you can reduce the carp population without affecting other species. What happens to the carps that are caught? According to research and “Carp Diem: A Fishy Tale” CBC, 2013, carp meat is edible and can be sold.
The Canadian and United States Government are also working together to stop the Carp invasion. They have partnered with Ontario federation of anglers and hunters to fight the carp. They have also spent about $300 million dollars on physical barriers to stop the carp
According to “Carp Diem: A Fishy Tale” by CBC, 2013, Asian Carps are reproducing in large amounts and tend to outcompete native species. The Asian carps are consuming the majority of the food, leaving very little for the native species, and as a result the native species begin to die. The Carp are also our reproducing faster than the Native species, as they lay about 1000 eggs to the native species 100. This is a problem because the carp are overpopulating, which brings a decline in the native fish species. The decline in native fish species could damage commercial fishing which will have an economic impact. The carps also makes lakes a dangerous place. For example, the Silver carp are very sensitive to sound, …show more content…
I think this solution alone is not enough to stop the carp population. This is because the Asian carps are reproducing at tremendously high levels. Also, this chemical affects other native fishes, which could have a big impact on the ecosystem. I think that another solution is to hunt carp for sport, this way you can reduce the carp population without affecting other species. What happens to the carps that are caught? According to research and “Carp Diem: A Fishy Tale” CBC, 2013, carp meat is edible and can be sold.
The Canadian and United States Government are also working together to stop the Carp invasion. They have partnered with Ontario federation of anglers and hunters to fight the carp. They have also spent about $300 million dollars on physical barriers to stop the carp