carp

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Asian carp originated in China and Russia and were brought to the U.S. in the 1970s to control algae blooms in ponds and wastewater treatment plants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

He includes some carp recipes in his “Can’t Beat ‘Em, Eat ‘Em!” cookbook, and wants to start a business to sell frozen Copi croquettes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The big worry now is that the carp are migrating closer to the Great Lakes, where they could endanger the walleye, bass and trout that support the region’s $5 billion fishing industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Geological Survey, the carp can jump as high as 10 feet into the air when spooked by outboard motors or other disturbances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

I waited many an afternoon to catch sight of the beautiful golden carp as it swam by, and while I waited in the sun I pondered over his legend.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya