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We Brought This Fish To America. Now We Can't Get Rid Of It

10m 39s

The invasive Asian carp, once introduced as a solution, is now disrupting native fish species and shrinking their populations across rivers, streams, and lakes along the Mississippi River Basin. Join Shane as he visits a safeguarded battlefront in a lab, gears up for a thrilling fishing tournament, and devours a gourmet delicacy. Innovative solutions emerge in the conundrum against this intruder.

Aired: 04/09/24
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