The Great Lakes Sea Grant Network, in support of the Asian Carp Regional coordinating committee, released a report that contains a variety of resources for those working on education and outreach related to Asian carp.
The report details the four species of Asian carp that pose a threat to Great Lakes waters: Bighead Carp, Silver Carp, Black Carp and Grass Carp. Each species is a concern, but Bighead Carp and Silver Carp get the most attention because they are filter feeders that eat plankton.