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  • Will renaming carp help control them?

    Jun 27, 2022 9:00 am by Diana YatesExpert Viewpoints
    Silver carp produce more offspring than other carp species. Photo by USGS

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    • Silver carp produce more offspring than other carp species. Photo by USGS

    Illinois officials this month announced that Asian carp would now be called 'copi' in an attempt to make the fish more desirable for eating. Creating consumer demand will help enlist commercial fishermen to cull these invasive species.