Invasive Asian carp respond strongly to carbon dioxide
Date: June 15, 2016 Source: University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences Summary: Bighead carp and silver carp are species of invasive Asian carp that threaten the Great Lakes. Adding carbon dioxide gas to water, a process similar to making carbonated soda water, could help control the movement and behavior of invasive carp in the Great Lakes basin, according to a recent study. Both carp species avoided carbon dioxide-infused water in a research pond.
Date: June 15, 2016 Source: University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences Summary: Bighead carp and silver carp are species of invasive Asian carp that threaten the Great Lakes. Adding carbon dioxide gas to water, a process similar to making carbonated soda water, could help control the movement and behavior of invasive carp in the Great Lakes basin, according to a recent study. Both carp species avoided carbon dioxide-infused water in a research pond.