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Tennessee Aquarium Warns of Danger Posed By Invasive Carp

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Friday, September 13, 2019
Fish, Aquatic animals, Sport fish, Hypophthalmichthys, Squaliobarbinae, Silver carp, CARP, Bighead carp, Grass carp, Invasive species, Introduced species, Black carp

Despite these potent, twining reminders of the danger posed by invasive species, America is once more attempting to stem a seemingly unstoppable tide of alien invaders.

Key Points: 
  • Despite these potent, twining reminders of the danger posed by invasive species, America is once more attempting to stem a seemingly unstoppable tide of alien invaders.
  • All four are invasive, and they all negatively affect our ecosystems," says Dr. Bernie Kuhajda, Science Programs Manager at the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute.
  • Grass Carp, Bighead Carp, Black Carp and Silver Carp were brought to the United States to control algal growth and plankton blooms in ponds in Missouri and Arkansas.
  • "I've seen videos of invasive carp jumping in Kentucky Lake, and it's frightening to think of that happening here in Chattanooga," he adds.

Koi CBD Named Presenting Sponsor Of The 2019 USA CBD Expo

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Thursday, August 1, 2019
CARP, Koi

MIAMI, Aug. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Koi CBD (Koi), a California-based, industry-leading CBD and wellness brand, today announced it has been named the Presenting Sponsor of the 2019 USA CBD Expo.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Aug. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Koi CBD (Koi), a California-based, industry-leading CBD and wellness brand, today announced it has been named the Presenting Sponsor of the 2019 USA CBD Expo.
  • As a leading CBD brand, Koi's mission is to create a standard of quality for CBD products available to the masses.
  • "The CBD industry is experiencing booming growth and it is a critical time for industry leaders, like Koi CBD to differentiate themselves from the 'crowd'," said Brad Ridenour CEO and Partner at Koi.
  • For more information on Koi CBD as a presenting sponsor at the USA CBD Expo 2019 and to shop their products, please visit: https://usacbdexpo.com/sponsors
    At Koi CBD, we believe in helping people live better.

Government of Canada releases socio-economic study on the risk of Grass Carp to the Great Lakes

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Aquatic animals, Fish, CARP, Animals, Asian carp, Sport fish, Environmental issues in the United States, Great Lakes, Grass carp, Asian carp in North America, Common carp

The report Socio-Economic Risk Assessment Of The Presence Of Grass Carp In The Great Lakes Basin found the total economic value of activities in or around the Great Lakes is estimated to generate $13 billion annually.

Key Points: 
  • The report Socio-Economic Risk Assessment Of The Presence Of Grass Carp In The Great Lakes Basin found the total economic value of activities in or around the Great Lakes is estimated to generate $13 billion annually.
  • The economic values for these sectors could be at risk if grass carp become established in the Great Lakes basin.
  • The Canadian Asian Carp Program is actively, and successfully, preventing the spread of grass carp into the Canadian waters of the Great Lakes.
  • Since 2012, the Asian Carp program, and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, has caught 28 grass carp in the Great Lakes.

CARP Launches National Policy Platform in Lead Up to Federal Election

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Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Prevention, Medical terminology, Preventive healthcare, CARP, Policy, Tamblyn, Health, Politics, Human behavior

The policy platform identifies 19 areas for action, ranging from tax policy and pension protection to abuse prevention and preventive health care.

Key Points: 
  • The policy platform identifies 19 areas for action, ranging from tax policy and pension protection to abuse prevention and preventive health care.
  • "We can make Canada the best place to age," said Laura Tamblyn Watts, Chief Public Policy Officer at CARP.
  • "The federal government made a positive step in appointing a Minister for Seniors.
  • Now it's time to take decisive action by implementing a National Seniors Strategy that addresses these five critical areas."