Asian carp, imported from China in the 1970s, escaped into U.S. rivers and threaten the Great Lakes ecosystem. These large, fast-growing fish disrupt the food chain and could devastate fisheries. DNA from Asian carp was found in Lake Michigan waters in 2013, and reports show they are approaching the lake despite electronic barriers. Proposed solutions include physical separation, locks, and chemical treatments, but cost and time remain major hurdles. Experts say just 10 male and 10 female carp could establish a reproducing population.

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