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Invasive Species Project

Invasive Species Project. The Common Carp. What is an invasive species?. An invasive species is a non-native species whose introduction causes or will cause future damage. Have no natural predators.

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Invasive Species Project

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  1. Invasive SpeciesProject The Common Carp

  2. What is an invasive species? • An invasive species is a non-native species whose introduction causes or will cause future damage. • Have no natural predators. • Several species of domestic animals including pets and livestock have escaped into the wild and become invasive.

  3. Some invasive species • Feral dogs, cats, pigs, rats, and goats • Nutria • Horses, Donkeys • Mexican gray squirrel • Deer • Bison • Opossum • Reindeer • House shrew

  4. Introducing….. THE COMMON CARP

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  6. Description • Lower fins often reddish • Generally grow to 30in and 10-15 pounds • Carp are bronze to greenish with a light underside. • Largest member of the minnow family • one of the most damaging aquatic invasive species due to its wide distribution

  7. Origin • Migrated naturally to the Black and Aral seas. And have been known to travel east into Siberia and China as far as the Danube River.

  8. Introduction to the U.S. • Its introduction to the American continent took place during the first half of the nineteenth century. • Originally introduced in the U.S. as afood source. • Established in 48 states.

  9. Spawning • Spawning carp in shallow waters create a lot of commotion, and can be easily observed. • One female carp can lay over a million eggs in one season. • Males out number females

  10. Affects On Ecosystems • Carp cause an increase in water turbidity and a decrease in aquatic plants and invertebrates. • Prey on the eggs of other fishes and their foraging activities can destroy spawning beds of more native species.

  11. Previous Control Efforts. • The most ecologically sound method to reduce common carp populations is to improve the water clarity. • Barriers such as metal grates can be placed over culverts and streams to prevent future entry of adult carp.

  12. Our Plan Of Action • Design a prototype. • Pitch idea to food company. • Test and collect data. • Start mass production. • Distribute to infected ecosystems.

  13. The End Thank you for listening.

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