| Impact ID |
Scientific Name
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Impact Type
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Study Type
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Study Location
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Impact Description
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Geographic Location
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Reference
|
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5716
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Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
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Human Health
|
Observational
|
Field
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Silver carp Hypophthalmichthys molitrix in the Olifants River had high levels of As, Cd, Cr, Co, Pb, Hg, Se, V, and Zn. Overconsumption of silver carp from polluted waterways pose risks to human health from metalloids and metals in tissues.
|
Lake Flag Boshielo, South Africa
|
40085
|
|
6031
|
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
|
Human Health
|
Anecdotal
|
N/A
|
The jumping of Silver Carp (at least 10 feet out of the water) can result in serious injuries to boaters and it is probable that collisions between boaters and jumping Silver Carp will eventually result in human fatalities.
|
Mississippi River, USA
|
26068
|
|
6097
|
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
|
Human Health
|
Experimental
|
Field
|
Broadband sound independent of boat movement was enough for silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) to jump. However, jumping became less frequent as carp became accustomed to sound.
|
Spoon River, Illinois
|
40450
|
|
9696
|
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
|
Human Health
|
Anecdotal
|
N/A
|
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix jump out of the water and into boats, injuring passengers.
|
|
14004
|
|
9703
|
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
|
Human Health
|
Anecdotal
|
N/A
|
Boat motors disturb Hypophthalmichthys molitrix causing them to jump out the water which can injure passengers on-board.
|
Great Lakes
|
19466
|
|
9708
|
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
|
Human Health
|
Anecdotal
|
N/A
|
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix leap from the water into boats which sometimes results in injury to passengers.
|
North America
|
18449
|
|
9710
|
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
|
Human Health
|
Anecdotal
|
N/A
|
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix leap out of the water when startled by motors resulting in injuries such as a broken nose to passengers.
|
North America
|
15310
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