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. Several species of domestic animals including pets and livestock have escaped into the wild and become invasive. 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. Some invasive species Feral dogs, cats, pigs, rats, and goats Nutria Horses, Donkeys Mexican gray squirrel Deer Bison Opossum Reindeer House shrew Feral dogs, cats, pigs, rats, and goats Nutria Horses, Donkeys Mexican gray squirrel Deer Bison Opossum Reindeer House shrew Introducing.. THE COMMON CARP Koi Description Lower fins often reddish Generally grow to 30in and 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 Lower fins often reddish Generally grow to 30in and 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 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. 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 a food source. Established in 48 states. Its introduction to the American continent took place during the first half of the nineteenth century. Originally introduced in the U.S. as a food source. Established in 48 states. 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 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 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. 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. 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. 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. Our Plan Of Action Design a prototype. Pitch idea to food company. Test and collect data. Start mass production. Distribute to infected ecosystems. Design a prototype. Pitch idea to food company. Test and collect data. Start mass production. Distribute to infected ecosystems. Thank you for listening.