https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/invasive-species/
Invasive species are organisms that are not native to a particular area and cause harm to the environment, economy, or property. Learn how invasive species are introduced, how they affect native species, and how they are controlled.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasive_species
An invasive species is an introduced species that harms its new environment. Invasive species adversely affect habitats and bioregions, causing ecological, environmental, and/or economic damage. The term can also be used for native species that become harmful to their native environment after human alterations to its food web. Since the 20th

https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/what-are-invasive-species
Invasive species are non-native species that cause or are likely to cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health. Learn how invasive species are spread, what impacts they have, and how to prevent their introduction and spread.

https://www.britannica.com/science/invasive-species
Invasive species are nonnative species that disrupt the ecosystems they colonize. Learn about the causes, effects, and solutions of invasive species from Britannica's experts.

https://www.nps.gov/subjects/invasive/what-are-invasive-species.htm
Invasive species are non-native species that cause harm to the environment, economy, or human, animal, or plant health. Learn the difference between invasive, non-native, native, pest, and range-expanding species with examples and a video.

https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/species-profiles-list
The Invasive Species Profiles List is a overview of all invasive species profiles included on our Web site with primary common and scientific names, and is searchable. If you prefer to view our profiles by species type and habitat, see our main Species Profiles page.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/invasive-species
Invasive species are non-native plants and animals that cause harm to native ecosystems. Learn about the causes, examples, and solutions of this global problem.

https://www.iucn.org/our-work/topic/invasive-alien-species
Invasive alien species are organisms introduced by humans outside their natural range, causing harm to biodiversity, ecosystems and human well-being. Learn how IUCN works to prevent, manage and mitigate their impacts through data, policy and action.

https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/about-invasive-species
Learn the official definition of invasive species and how the federal government responds to them. Find executive orders, policy guidance, and annual work plans related to invasive species.

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/topics/resource-library-invasive-species/
Learn what invasive species are, how they get to new places, and why they cause problems for native ecosystems. Explore resources on biology, ecology, geography, and physical geography for grades 6-8.

https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Threats-to-Wildlife/Invasive-Species
An invasive species can be any kind of living organism—an amphibian (like the cane toad), plant, insect, fish, fungus, bacteria, or even an organism's seeds or eggs—that is not native to an ecosystem and causes harm. They can harm the environment, the economy, or even human health. Species that grow and reproduce quickly, and spread

https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ap-biology/ecology-ap/disruptions-to-ecosystems/a/invasive-species
Invasive species are species that have been introduced into areas outside their native range and can cause—or have caused—harm in their new area. 1. ‍. Invasive species may outcompete native species for resources or habitat, altering community structure and potentially leading to extinctions. Asian carp illustrate the potential impact of

https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/invasive-species
The Forest Service is a recognized leader in invasive species ecology, management, and research in the United States and internationally. We work with public and private organizations, tribes, states, and local landowners to address a wide range of aquatic and terrestrial invasive species. As a major federal landowner, the agency prevents and

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/article/people-and-invasive-species/
Learn what invasive species are, how humans spread them, and why they harm native ecosystems and biodiversity. Explore examples of invasive species, such as rats, pigs, kudzu, and lionfish, and how to prevent and control them.

https://www.fws.gov/program/invasive-species/what-we-do
Invasive species are non-native plants, animals and other living organisms that thrive in areas where they don't naturally live and cause (or are likely to cause) economic or environmental harm, or harm to human, animal or plant health. Invasive species degrade, change or displace native habitats, compete with native wildlife, and are major threats to biodiversity.

https://www.usda.gov/topics/invasive-species
An invasive species is a non-native species that causes or is likely to cause harm to humans, animals, plants or the environment. Learn how USDA agencies prevent, control and manage invasive species and their impacts on agriculture, natural resources and human health.

https://www.doi.gov/invasivespecies
Early detection and rapid response is a key tenet of invasive species management, where "detection" is the process of observing and documenting an invasive species, and "response" is the process of reacting to the detection once the organism has been authoritatively identified and response options have been assessed.

https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-invasive-species-and-why-are-they-a-problem
Invasive species are nonnative organisms that harm the environment, the economy, or human health. Learn about the causes, effects, and management of invasive species from the U.S. Geological Survey.

https://www.doi.gov/blog/invasive-species-finding-solutions-stop-their-spread
Invasive species may be widespread and vastly different, but luckily so are the methods and teams protecting public lands. The Department of the Interior is forging strong partnerships with others to collectively address the threat of invasive species. Our 2021-2025 Invasive Species Strategic Plan charts a path forward.

https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/invasive.html
An invasive species can be introduced to a new area via the ballast water of oceangoing ships, intentional and accidental releases of aquaculture species, aquarium specimens or bait, and other means. Invasive species are capable of causing extinctions of native plants and animals, reducing biodiversity, competing with native organisms for

https://www.usgs.gov/programs/biological-threats-and-invasive-species-research-program/science/invasive-species
Invasive annual grasses can replace native vegetation and alter fire behavior, impacting a range of habitats and species. A team of researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey, Colorado State University, the Bureau of Land Management, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are working to identify factors that influence changes in the

https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/
Learn what invasive species are and how they harm the ecosystems they invade. Find the latest resources from federal, state, local and international sources on NISIC's Web site.

https://www.history.com/news/invasive-species-list-mammals-birds-aquatic
Here are seven invasive species that still pose a threat to the U.S. today. 1. Feral Swine ( Sus scrofa) Kristian Bell/Getty Images. Other names: Wild or feral boars, hogs or pigs; Eurasian or

https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/invasive-species-meet-their-match
Invasive species meet their match. This is not a drill. Minnesota's beloved waters, fish, forests, and other natural treasures are under attack from invaders like carp, spiny water fleas, zebra mussels, the emerald ash borer, and buckthorn. Unchecked, these and other invasive species would wreak havoc on our ecosystems and economy.

https://www.rutgers.edu/news/finding-ecological-balance-while-countering-invasive-species
What are invasive species? An invasive species is a non-native species that is causing economic or ecological harm. They are more than just minor annoyances. They can cause major economic damage each year. Invasive species are not going away. They are part of our lives because the world is so connected now.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/expert-shares-disturbing-reality-of-invasive-snail-species-wreaking-havoc-in-us-they-destroy-ecosystems/ar-BB1p2hC3
To deal with invasive species, scientists and experts use different strategies. They conduct research and keep an eye on the invaders, and sometimes they physically remove them from places where

https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/06/27/beat-them-or-eat-them-what-should-we-do-about-invasive-species-in-the-ocean
João Canning-Clode is the chairman of the Invasive Species Expert Group at ICES, the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea.. He describes this algae discovery as unprecedented

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/2024/06/27/climateendangered-species-list/39424ad8-3464-11ef-872a-1d22f44a0d95_story.html
Over 1,000 new species have been added to the International Union for Conservation of Nature's "red list" as invasive species, climate change and human activities such as illicit trade and

https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/local-news/2024-06-26/governors-intent-to-veto-list-invasive-species-biosecurity-bills
The $20 million "landmark" biosecurity bill to tackle invasive species in Hawaiʻi could get cut in half. House Bill 2619 was applauded by lawmakers, farming and conservation advocates, and even Gov. Josh Green for prioritizing invasive species.. The measure's passage comes as coconut rhinoceros beetles, little fire ants, coqui frogs and other pest species are rapidly spreading within

https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/proclamations/2024/06/30/june-30-july-6-2024-aquatic-invasive-species-awareness-week
WHEREAS, Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week is an opportunity for Michigan's government to join forces with businesses, industries, environmental groups, community organizations, citizens, and other Great Lakes states and provinces to take action against the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species;