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How do carp affect water quality?

Asked: Brent Bellefleur, Last Updated:

The key impacts of carp are as follows: Carp are 'ecosystem engineers' – modifying waterways as they suck up mud. They stir up silt and muddy the water, blocking sunlight to aquatic vegetation, and impacting plankton, aquatic invertebrates, waterbirds, and native fish.

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    FAO Names:
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