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11	Managing Aquatic Invasive Species in the United States by Harvesting them for Human Consumption Recinos, Katherine 01 January 2013 (has links) Marine and freshwater aquatic invasive species are a huge problem in the United States and its territorial waters with myriad ecological and economic impacts. Current management methods have fallen short. One possible solution is to harvest them for human consumption. This should be done through small scale, carefully regulated, scientifically based programs that are part of a larger overall management strategy. Four case studies (northern snakehead, European green crab, Asian carp, Chinese mitten crab) assessing edibility are included. Eating invasive species Invasive species management Northern snakehead European green crab Asian carp Chinese mitten crab Life Sciences Social and Behavioral Sciences