Invaders-Group6

“Alien species of plants and animals have invaded every continent. They have enormous powers; they spread disease; they devour our buildings. Some are destroying the very land under our feet. Think of them as the first wave of an assault that could drive the greatest mass extinction since the end of the dinosaurs. What is causing this invasion, and what can we do to stop the rising tide?” = Summarize your readings and clean up your page below to make it easier to read. = [] [] · What is the strange behavior that Asian Carp exhibit? · Why were Asian Carp introduced into the U.S?  · What has happened with the Asian Carp population in the Mississippi River? · Where are the fish heading to and what impact is that going to have? [] · What is the latest tactic that the Army Corp of Engineers wants to try? · What suggestions does your group have to control Asian Carp? The strange way the Asian Carp has exhibited was that they jump in the boats of the fishermen. People would sometimes get broken bones or bruises. his fish can swim up to the speed of 20 miles per hour. The Asian Carp was introduced into the U.S. so that they keep ponds algae free. Before it got to the Mississippi they were in ponds.But when floods would occur the Asian carp was swept into the Mississippi. Introducing it top shipping canals and other waterways. The Asian carp are heading towards the great lakes. This could ruin the great lakes and it's fishing industries. The Army Corp of Engineers want to try two electric barriers to stop the Asian carp from going anywhere else. Killing them with poison or trying to keep them in one area. You guys should have given more detail in your answers. According to the CBS News website, http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501465_162-20009357-501465.html "They (fishermen) fear that the fish, a voracious invasive species, were well on their way toward establishing themselves in the Great Lakes where they would pose a threat to the region's $7 billion fishing industry. Asian carp can grow to 100 pounds and 4 feet in length." The Army Corp of Engineers is also talking about completely closing off the shipping channels from the Great Lakes to the Mississippi. 55/75 points
 * //Group 6: Asian Carp//**