News Archive: Fisheries

NECIS releases An Action Plan on Invasive Species, for the Administration and the 112th Congress

NECIS groups outline the policy changes needed to curb invasive species introduction and spread, with a focus on screening intentional imports, preventing inadvertent introductions, and addressing funding gaps. http://www.necis.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/NECIS-brochure-2011.pdf

Tracking Asian Carp With eDNA

A new attack against Asian carp has been established with more tracking and monitoring using environmental DNA and developing new methods to slow the invasive species’ movement toward the Great Lakes. Environmental DNA, also called eDNA, consists of collecting cell samples the carp leaves behind such as fish scales, urine and feces. These samples are [...]

NECIS member testifies at House subcommittee hearing on invasive species

Peter T. Jenkins, Director of International Conservation for Defenders of Wildlife, testifed today before the House Natural Resources Committee Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans. Download Testimony.doc