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Production, consumption, and cultural attitudes of Asian carp: Nepal and the United States |
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by Sachchida Sharma | 25-02-2018 04:03
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Abstract:
Asian carp is a term used collectively for five species of carp: common (Cyprinus carpio), bighead (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis), silver (Hypophthalmichthys. molitrix), grass (Ctenopharyngodon idella) and black (Mylopharyngodon piceus). The species were introduced irrespectively to Nepal and the United States in the mid 20th century. However, despite the similar time frame, the management and integration of these species varies drastically between the two countries. In Nepal, these species are consumed regularly and make up the majority of the country's overall aquaculture production. In United States, while there is a large abundance of Asian carp, the species are considered a nuisance and culturally unappetizing. This has aided in their invasive success which now includes major water bodies throughout the Midwest. This manuscript investigates the different cultural views and consumption of Asian carp in Nepal and the United States. It finds that on average, Asian carp have been produced 28 times greater in Nepal than in the United States. Further, production value of Asian carp accounted for 58.5 million US dollars in 2014 for Nepal. The United States cultural attitudes towards consuming Asian carp are impeding both a practical and profitable solution toward their invasive success. It suggests that lessons can be learned from Nepal's culture and used in the management of
invasive Asian carp in the United States. Nepal can be looked as a role model for the United States when it comes to utilizing and managing Asian carp. |
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Hello sachida
I hope you are doing well
Thank you so much for this report!
Keep writing
Green cheers
Regards
Walter
Posted 28-03-2020 12:11