Did you know your pets can help curb invasive species? Invasive carp are dominating river ecosystems in the US, lowering biodiversity, and decreasing water quality. That’s where your pets come in. Pet food companies found that these mild-flavored fish are a great source of locally available protein and nutrients in pet food. Catching and processing carp for pet food is also a chance to bring badly needed economic development to low-income communities in regions where invasive carp are plentiful,