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‘Asian carp’ rebranded because tag is deemed racist


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The Asian carp is getting a new name from wildlife agencies who think the title is offensive — but some critics say the move is a solution fishing for a problem.

The US Fish and Wildlife Service rebranded the freshwater fish wreaking havoc in the Midwest as “invasive carp” in April.

“We wanted to move away from any terms that cast Asian culture and people in a negative light,” Charlie Wooley, director of the Great Lakes Regional Office for the service, told The Associated Press.

Minnesota long ago dropped the Asian carp label – which refers to four different species – and a group called the Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee plans to do the same beginning Aug. 2.:snip:

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28 minutes ago, Valin said:

@Geee

Did anyone consult The Carp? :D

Nobody really pays attention to them anymore because they are always carpin' :P

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1 minute ago, Geee said:

Nobody really pays attention to them anymore because they are always carpin' :P

 

GROOOOOAN

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