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Illinois River Tagging Effort Aims to Count Invasive Carp, Help Protect Lake Michigan

Scientists tagged the fish to estimate populations and guide removal efforts as invasive carp threaten native species and Great Lakes waterways.

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The fish, caught in a net with dozens of others like it, had just been brought to the boat ramp and placed in one of several large, water-filled tubs, where it patiently waited its turn.

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Illinois River tagging effort aims to count invasive carp, help protect Lake Michigan

The fish, caught in a net with dozens of others like it, had just been brought to the boat ramp and placed in one of several large, water-filled tubs, where it patiently waited its turn.

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Illinois River tagging effort to count invasive carp and help protect Lake Michigan

Scientists will monitor about 1,000 silver carp caught and tagged near the confluence of the Illinois and Fox rivers to track their movements in these waterways.

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Chicago Tribune broke the news in Chicago, United States on Monday, November 9, 2026.
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