To combat an aggressive marine intruder, Louisiana is turning to a blend of cutting-edge technology and French culinary skill.
The Advocate reported that the invasive black carp is wreaking havoc on the waterways of Louisiana and neighboring states. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the black carp is a benthic fish, meaning it stays on or near the water’s floor, which makes it a challenge to study. They primarily feed on mollusks as adults, and outside of their native habitat, their voracious appetite greatly disrupts the food web.
A black carp can consume up to 40% of its bodyweight in a day, according to The Advocate, and females lay millions of eggs in a year. Put simply, like so many invasive species, once a carp enters an ecosystem, it’s there to stay.
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