East Peoria, Illinois - Workers at Sorce Freshwater process and package silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) caught in the Illinois River. An inv

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East Peoria, Illinois - Workers at Sorce Freshwater process and package silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) caught in the Illinois River. An invasive Asian carp species, the fish will be offered for sale, under the name "Shiruba," to restaurants and individuals. Illinois officials are also trying to rebrand Asian carp as "copi."

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Location: East Peoria, Illinois, United States
Photo credit: © Jim West / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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