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Title: THE PUBLIC SECTOR ROLE IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF GRASS CARP IN THE UNITED STATES

Author
item Mitchell, Andrew
item KELLY, ANITA - U OF ILLINOIS

Submitted to: Fisheries
Publication Type: Trade Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 10/9/2005
Publication Date: 3/1/2006
Citation: Mitchell, A.J., Kelly, A.M. 2006. The public sector role in the establishment of grass carp in the united states. Fisheries. 31(3):113-121.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: The role of Federal, State, and University personnel in the introduction, spawning, nationwide stocking, promotion, and accidental release to the environment of grass carp is given. Many have considered the commercial fish producer as having a primary role in the introduction and spread of all four of the Asian carps (bighead, silver, black and grass carps) presently in the United States, but this is clearly not the case with the grass carp. It is important to be made aware of (or remember) the facts surrounding introduction of the grass carp. The historical knowledge will also allow a better understanding of the present impact, role and appropriate future for these fish. In addition to the historical facts, it is also important to recognize the recent public sector support for the use of the grass carp in the United States. This paper provides information on the past and present public sector involvement that will help lead to an understanding of the future potential and need for these fish in the United States.