Asian carp are a species of fish that could single handedly destroy the Great Lakes unique ecosystems. The three species of Asian carp that are considered invasive and pose a major threat to the Great Lakes include the bighead, silver and black carp. Asian carp have destroyed several ecosystems already along with economy in some areas, property, and recreation in within several different river systems. Asian carp directly compete for the same food sources as native fish throughout the Mississippi and Illinois River systems. They also are able to reproduce at a rapid rate.
