FISH--not unlike the Hitchcock Birds movie!!! North American Carp are considered to be about the dirtiest nastiest most foul of all fish--Asian Carp are not the same- there are 9 different species of Asian Carp are considered to be a popular food in Asia -and have been cultivated as a food for thousands of years. Silver carp have become notorious for being easily frightened by boats and personal watercraft, which causes them to leap high into the air. The fish can jump up to 2.5–3 m (8–10 feet) into the air, and numerous boaters have been severely injured by collisions with the fish. According to the EPA, reported injuries include cuts from fins, black eyes, broken bones, back injuries, and concussions.. Silver carp can grow to 45 kg (100 lb) in mass. Some species of Asian carp cause harm when they are introduced to new environments. The black carp feeds on native mussels and snails, some of which can be already endangered. Grass carp can alter the food webs of a new environment by altering the communities of plants, invertebrates and fish. Silver carp feed on the plankton necessary for larval fish and native mussels.
Posted on: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 11:28:15 +0000
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