environmental groups said the discovery leaves no doubt that other Asian carp have breached barriers designed to prevent them from migrating from the Mississippi River system to the Great Lakes and proves the government needs to act faster.
Scientists and fishermen fear that if the carp become established in the lakes, they could starve out popular sport species and ruin the region's $7 billion fishing industry. Asian Carp can grow to 4 feet and 100 pounds and eat up to 40 percent of their body weight daily.
"Responsibility for this potential economic and ecological disaster rests solely with President Obama" and "He must take action immediately by ordering the locks closed and producing an emergency plan to stop Asian carp from entering Lake Michigan."
What happen in our country when foreign species are released in our lake in Kelana Jaya Lakes, Banding Lakes and perhaps in Pahang River? Any authorities concerned? How many people listen to biologist and ecologist? we think we are going to follow developed countries such as USA, Japan and some European Countries? We have NRE, MOSTI, Fisheries and Wildlife Departments.
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