IDNR changes Asian Carp's name to Copi to encourage harvesting and consumption to block their expansion to the Great Lakes

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources unveiled a new name and re-branding campaign for the Asian Carp to clear up public misconceptions about the invasive species. There are four different types of carp that are considered invasive in the United States: bighead, black, grass and silver carp.

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