Invasive Asian carp respond strongly to carbon dioxide
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - 14:10
in Earth & Climate
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.