The factors that drove the Mekong giant salmon carp to near-extinction are the same ones that have killed off countless river-dwelling species: habitat destruction and dams that have altered the ...

The impacts of carp are like a house of horrors for our rivers. They cause massive degradation of aquatic plants, riverbanks and riverbeds when they feed. They alter the habitat critical for small ...

Pymatuning Lake has plenty of prime carp habitat, including shallow bays, coves, and weed beds. Look for areas with plenty of cover and food sources, and don't be afraid to move around until you ...

Asian carp, the invasive fish species which ... “Illinois DNR needs to focus on restoring habitat in and along rivers and reducing pollutant loads rather than guessing at the public’s eating ...

Silver carp could injure people by leaping from the water when disturbed and both species would likely compete with native fish for food and habitat. In Illinois, the detection follows the launch ...

Below the surface, the fish — silver and bighead carp in particular — are wreaking havoc. The hardy critters are voracious and grow quickly, leaving little food or habitat for native species like ...

Measuring up to 1.3 meters and weighing 30 kilograms, the giant salmon carp is part of the "megafish" family. Despite its rediscovery, the species faces numerous threats, including habitat ...

Pollution is just one variable, and things like carp removals, the electric barrier, and habitat changes probably also have an effect. Yet still, the study exemplifies how complicated human ...

which plays an important role in maintaining water clarity and fish and wildlife habitat. According to the DNR, common carp can negatively impact water quality when they uproot plants and disturb ...