Certain types of fish are being renamed in the wake of anti-Asian hate crimes
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Grass, bighead, silver and black carp have been commonly known as "Asian" carp since the 1970s, but officials say calling these invasive fishes "Asian," and then promoting efforts to control their population, has xenophobic connotations.
Grass, bighead, silver and black carp have been commonly known as "Asian" carp since the 1970s, when they were brought to the US as a biological control for plants, algae and snails in certain circumstances, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. But a few of those fish managed to escape those contained systems, and established themselves in the Mississippi River -- eventually expanding into the Ohio, Missouri and Illinois rivers. These fish, considered invasive, can influence native aquatic communities, which is why agencies work to control their population.More Related News