This article is about the very possible and likely invasion of the asian carp into the great lakes. These fish have been feared for years because they would have no natural predators in the lakes and would destroy the ecosystem. Millions of dollars were spent on a very elaborate blockade to stop the fish from getting in. Unfortunately just recently DNA evidence of the carp was found in one of the lakes. No live or dead fish were found, but it is very likely there is a live specimen in the lake. So far no action has been taken, as a conference held by some officials overruled any emergency action. Now the senators are looking to the Obama administration to save their 7 billion dollar fishing industry from total destruction. I think this was bound to happen eventually, no matter how horrible it sounds. Even with the blockade system, whether it be some idiot throwing away a live fish or one of the fish getting past the barrier, it was bound to happen. It will take a lot of work to get rid of the asian carp, if it is even possible.
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