Texas is offering $100 for every invasive black carp caught; the fish has not yet been found in the state but is dangerously close
- Image AI generatedTexas is offering $100 for every invasive black carp caught and submitted under a multi-state programme designed to improve understanding of the species as it spreads through the Mississippi River basin.
- The fish has been captured in waters shared by eight states, including Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, and Oklahoma, neighbouring river systems, while Texas is among 27 state agencies taking part in the bounty programme.
- According to the Invasive Carp Regional Coordinating Committee (ICRCC), participants can receive $100 per individual black carp, with up to 10 reimbursements
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- Image AI generatedTexas is offering $100 for every invasive black carp caught and submitted under a multi-state programme designed to improve understanding of the species as it spreads through the Mississippi River basin.
- The fish has been captured in waters shared by eight states, including Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, and Oklahoma, neighbouring river systems, while Texas is among 27 state agencies taking part in the bounty programme.
- According to the Invasive Carp Regional Coordinating Committee (ICRCC), participants can receive $100 per individual black carp, with up to 10 reimbursements
Sources: Times of India