Times of India

Invasive carp make up 90% of Mississippi River fish die-off

Invasive carp make up 90% of Mississippi River fish die-offWorldPing

Hundreds of dead fish have washed up along the Mississippi River in Missouri and Illinois, but wildlife officials say the die-off may benefit the ecosystem. About 90% of the fish found at one Missouri site were invasive silver and bighead carp.

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