Any species capable of reproducing, that is not native to an ecosystem.
Water that is pumped into large cargo ships to balance the boat. Often pumped out into areas far from where it was from.
Over 200 known invasive species thought to cause serious problems.
Introduced via ballast water. Outcompetes native filter feeders. Covers benthic organisms & submerged structures.
Introduced to parks & zoos, are now wild & devastating to SAVs.
Introduced for fur trading. Now eating SAVs & ruining wetlands w/ digging. Click Here!
Outcompetes native whelks: voracious eaters, fast reproduction rate, no natural predators. Click Here!