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Asian Carp Could Survive In Lake Michigan, Study Finds

08.15.2019 - By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPRPlay

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The potential impact of Asian carp on the Great Lakes has many people on edge. A new study draws attention to the threat Asian carp could pose to the Great Lakes. While concern persists that the invasive fish could move from the Mississippi River Basin into Lake Michigan, questions remain whether the fish would find enough food to survive. A recent study from the University of Michigan counters that perspective. Lead author Peter Alsip says it demonstrates that Asian carp could survive and grow

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