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Description
This video introduces students to the Asian Carp and the threat it poses to the Great Lakes ecosystem. With stunning photography that is sure to capture the students' attention, the video explores aspects of this invasive species including why the fish were introduced to North America, how they have spread and what measures are being taken to control them.
General Assessment
Recommendation of how and where to use it
This video will offer an effective case study in any discussion of invasive species, once the concept has been introduced. It could be used along with other videos available in this database to illustrate the variety of invasives that exist and the problems they create.
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- Interactions and Ecosystems
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- Freshwater and Saltwater Systems
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- Science 9: The biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere are interconnected, as matter cycles and energy flows through them.
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- Life Systems: Interactions in the Environment
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- The Living World
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- The Living World
- Saskatchewan
Themes Addressed
Ecosystems (2)
- Habitat Loss
- Invasive Species
Water (1)
- Marine Environments
