Articles related to "Invasive Species"
Crabs, Mussels, Horseshoe crabs and Seahorses
Chinese mitten crab invades Cali, Mussels are endangered, and Horsehoe crabs and Seahorses also are under attack.
chinese mitten crab • exotic species • invasive species • freshwater mussels • horseshoe crabs
Chinese mitten crab invades Cali, Mussels are endangered, and Horsehoe crabs and Seahorses also are under attack.
chinese mitten crab • exotic species • invasive species • freshwater mussels • horseshoe crabs
Cupholder Bouquets
A great inexpensive last-minute hostess gift is a bouquet from your garden.
garden bouquet • hostess gift • invasive species • cupholder bouquet • herb garden
A great inexpensive last-minute hostess gift is a bouquet from your garden.
garden bouquet • hostess gift • invasive species • cupholder bouquet • herb garden
Garlic Mustard
Garlic mustard is an invasive species native to Europe, but its superabundance makes it ideal as the main ingredient in pesto, which requires large quantities of greens.
garlic mustard • wild edible • pesto • invasive species • alliaria
Garlic mustard is an invasive species native to Europe, but its superabundance makes it ideal as the main ingredient in pesto, which requires large quantities of greens.
garlic mustard • wild edible • pesto • invasive species • alliaria
Invasive Species
Invasive alien plants may upset the ecological balance in their new location.
invasive plants • alien plants • exotic plants
Invasive alien plants may upset the ecological balance in their new location.
invasive plants • alien plants • exotic plants
Invasive Species of the Florida Keys
The mild weather, lush foliage, and biodiversity of the Florida Keys allow invasive species to proliferate. There are several invasives causing concern in the Keys.
invasive species florida keys • non-native species florida keys • green iguana florida keys • gambian pouch rat florida keys • key west gypsy chickens
The mild weather, lush foliage, and biodiversity of the Florida Keys allow invasive species to proliferate. There are several invasives causing concern in the Keys.
invasive species florida keys • non-native species florida keys • green iguana florida keys • gambian pouch rat florida keys • key west gypsy chickens
Invasive species problem to grow
As the Earth's climate heats up, invasive species will hold the advantage over native plant species in spreading across the countryside, according to a new study.
invasive species • farm • grass • pest • climate change
As the Earth's climate heats up, invasive species will hold the advantage over native plant species in spreading across the countryside, according to a new study.
invasive species • farm • grass • pest • climate change
Invasive Plants
Many plants in use by gardeners can be considered 'invasive species'. The term invasive describes the ability of these plants to spread rapidly and become dominant over native species. This article identifies some of the more common invasive plants used by gardeners and suggest native alternatives.
non-native plants • invasive plants • native plants
Many plants in use by gardeners can be considered 'invasive species'. The term invasive describes the ability of these plants to spread rapidly and become dominant over native species. This article identifies some of the more common invasive plants used by gardeners and suggest native alternatives.
non-native plants • invasive plants • native plants
Another Strange Fish Story
Ok, a predator fish that can breath air, live on land for days at a time and wriggle like a snake from lake to lake? Yes! I promise this is not another fish story!
environment • wildlife news and humor • wildlife • ecosystem • eco-system
Ok, a predator fish that can breath air, live on land for days at a time and wriggle like a snake from lake to lake? Yes! I promise this is not another fish story!
environment • wildlife news and humor • wildlife • ecosystem • eco-system
Biosecurity Fears Over Boat Hulls
Appropriate use of antifouling bottom paint and systematic hull cleaning can discourage the spread of invasive and nuisance species from one region to another.
control invasive species • clean boats living seas • clean boating • antifouling paint use • marine environmental protection
Appropriate use of antifouling bottom paint and systematic hull cleaning can discourage the spread of invasive and nuisance species from one region to another.
control invasive species • clean boats living seas • clean boating • antifouling paint use • marine environmental protection
Earthworms Spread by Human Activity
Each earthworm species is adapted to its natural environment and can cause problems when it is introduced elsewhere.
earthworms spread by human activity • worms improve soil fertility • invasive species do environmental damage • earthworms and soil • wormeries and vermicomposting
Each earthworm species is adapted to its natural environment and can cause problems when it is introduced elsewhere.
earthworms spread by human activity • worms improve soil fertility • invasive species do environmental damage • earthworms and soil • wormeries and vermicomposting
Endangered Red-Legged Frog in California
Calaveras County amphibian does not have critical habitat designated but locals are working to protect the famous amphibians which are no longer used in jumping contests.
california red-legged frog • celebrated jumping frog of calaveras county • introduced invasive species • mark twain • critical habitat designation
Calaveras County amphibian does not have critical habitat designated but locals are working to protect the famous amphibians which are no longer used in jumping contests.
california red-legged frog • celebrated jumping frog of calaveras county • introduced invasive species • mark twain • critical habitat designation
Healthy Forests
Abused as a political slogan, the phrase "healthy forests" needs to be re-examined and understood for its critical meaning.
healthy forests • trees and human health • deforestation versus renewable timbering • trees and non-native species • invasive species
Abused as a political slogan, the phrase "healthy forests" needs to be re-examined and understood for its critical meaning.
healthy forests • trees and human health • deforestation versus renewable timbering • trees and non-native species • invasive species
How to Grow A Green Garden
Green gardens make use of native plants, eco-friendly pots and potting soil, rain barrels, and more.
green garden • green gardens • native plants • invasive species • watering
Green gardens make use of native plants, eco-friendly pots and potting soil, rain barrels, and more.
green garden • green gardens • native plants • invasive species • watering
Human Effects
Human behaviour affects the planet in many ways, some intentional and others accidental.
biodiversity • invasive species • harlequin ladybird • tiger mosquito • killer bees
Human behaviour affects the planet in many ways, some intentional and others accidental.
biodiversity • invasive species • harlequin ladybird • tiger mosquito • killer bees
Key West Gypsy Chickens
Visitors may be surprised to find chickens roaming the streets of Key West. Many consider the birds a part of Key West's history and character. Others want them gone.
key west chicken • gypsy chicken • history key west • invasive species florida keys • chicken wars key west
Visitors may be surprised to find chickens roaming the streets of Key West. Many consider the birds a part of Key West's history and character. Others want them gone.
key west chicken • gypsy chicken • history key west • invasive species florida keys • chicken wars key west
Lionfish Atlantic Ocean Invasion
The introduction of invasive species to non-native ecosystems can have dire consequences. The popular aquarium lionfish is one such species getting a lot of attention.
atlantic lionfish • invasive species • aquarium industry • tropical saltwater aquarium fish • pterois volitans
The introduction of invasive species to non-native ecosystems can have dire consequences. The popular aquarium lionfish is one such species getting a lot of attention.
atlantic lionfish • invasive species • aquarium industry • tropical saltwater aquarium fish • pterois volitans
Melaleuca Madness
Melaleuca quinquenervia, commonly known as the punk, or paperbark tree, has been wreaking havoc on South Florida's delicate ecosystems for over 50 years. Now this aggressive Australian import is being converted into a mulch that will hopefully one day replace cypress in popularity.
melaleuca quinquenervia • paperbark tree • punk tree • mulch • invasive species
Melaleuca quinquenervia, commonly known as the punk, or paperbark tree, has been wreaking havoc on South Florida's delicate ecosystems for over 50 years. Now this aggressive Australian import is being converted into a mulch that will hopefully one day replace cypress in popularity.
melaleuca quinquenervia • paperbark tree • punk tree • mulch • invasive species
Oceans Invaded by Plastic
What does nature make of the staggering amount of plastic befouling the earth's ocean's?
plastic sea • rubbish sea • sea pollution • rafting organism • plastic soup
What does nature make of the staggering amount of plastic befouling the earth's ocean's?
plastic sea • rubbish sea • sea pollution • rafting organism • plastic soup
Rat Lungworm – Angiostrongylus cantonensis
The rat lungworm is a natural parasite of rats in warm climates, but when it accidentally infects humans it can cause serious disease and even death.
rat lung worm • angiostrongylus cantonensis • eosinophilic meningitis • angiostrongylosis • life cycle rat lung worm
The rat lungworm is a natural parasite of rats in warm climates, but when it accidentally infects humans it can cause serious disease and even death.
rat lung worm • angiostrongylus cantonensis • eosinophilic meningitis • angiostrongylosis • life cycle rat lung worm
Rats! Marine Waterfront Hazards
Rats are a harmful invasive species that adversely affect boat wiring, seafood quality, ground nesting seabirds, and human health. Steps can be taken to control them.
reduce rat infestations • rats as invasive species • reducing rat populations • alaska sea grant marine advisory service • alaska sea grant
Rats are a harmful invasive species that adversely affect boat wiring, seafood quality, ground nesting seabirds, and human health. Steps can be taken to control them.
reduce rat infestations • rats as invasive species • reducing rat populations • alaska sea grant marine advisory service • alaska sea grant
Tiger Mosquito
Asian Tiger Mosquitoes might soon be spreading Dengue Fever and Equine Encephalitis across the USA.
dengue fever • eastern equine encephalitis • aedes albopictus • aedes aegypti • diseases
Asian Tiger Mosquitoes might soon be spreading Dengue Fever and Equine Encephalitis across the USA.
dengue fever • eastern equine encephalitis • aedes albopictus • aedes aegypti • diseases
Type E Botulism and Birds
Invasive species of mussel and fish in the Great Lakes are fostering an increase in Type E botulism with a devastating impact on fish eating birds.
type e botulism • great lakes • fish eating birds • invasive species • lake ontario
Invasive species of mussel and fish in the Great Lakes are fostering an increase in Type E botulism with a devastating impact on fish eating birds.
type e botulism • great lakes • fish eating birds • invasive species • lake ontario
Brent Bukowski's Flow: Sculpture on Ecology
Brent Bukowski's latest mixed media sculptural installation, 'Flow', in his 3-part series tracking human impact with the planet's ecology, details the water cycle.
canadian sculptors • mixed media site-specific installations in western • important west kootenay artists • steampunk sculpture • brent bukowski
Brent Bukowski's latest mixed media sculptural installation, 'Flow', in his 3-part series tracking human impact with the planet's ecology, details the water cycle.
canadian sculptors • mixed media site-specific installations in western • important west kootenay artists • steampunk sculpture • brent bukowski
Gift Books for Gardeners
Each year in the U.S., publishers release thousands of new books. Of those, there are probably hundreds of garden-related titles. Books continue to be one of the most popular items for holiday gifts. Here are some titles that should be suitable for gardeners.
gift books • keith rushforth • the globe pequot press • falconguide • firefly books
Each year in the U.S., publishers release thousands of new books. Of those, there are probably hundreds of garden-related titles. Books continue to be one of the most popular items for holiday gifts. Here are some titles that should be suitable for gardeners.
gift books • keith rushforth • the globe pequot press • falconguide • firefly books
Ice Plant; The Best of Intentions Gone Awry
How many times in life do we do things with the best of intentions, only to find ourselves knee-deep in something less than desirable, and definitely not expected? Where wildflowers are concerned, this means non-native species. Purple Loosestrife and Scotch Broom are two examples. Another non-native species, which may or may not be another example of the best of intentions gone awry, is Ice Plant.
ice plant; the best of intentions gone awry? • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
How many times in life do we do things with the best of intentions, only to find ourselves knee-deep in something less than desirable, and definitely not expected? Where wildflowers are concerned, this means non-native species. Purple Loosestrife and Scotch Broom are two examples. Another non-native species, which may or may not be another example of the best of intentions gone awry, is Ice Plant.
ice plant; the best of intentions gone awry? • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Releasing Tropical Fish in the Wild
Unthinking pet owners who release their fish into rivers and lakes may be creating invasive species which could potentially kill the existing fish population.
releasing tropical fish wild • ecosystem disasters north american lakes rivers • invasive species potentially kill existing fish po • montreal release 10 • 000 fish great lakes st lawrence seaway
Unthinking pet owners who release their fish into rivers and lakes may be creating invasive species which could potentially kill the existing fish population.
releasing tropical fish wild • ecosystem disasters north american lakes rivers • invasive species potentially kill existing fish po • montreal release 10 • 000 fish great lakes st lawrence seaway
The Snakehead of Asia
The Snakehead is a threat to native fish species because it has no enemies outside of its natural environment.
snakehead of asia • invasive species north american waters • snakehead threat native fish species • freshwater fish native china africa • channidae
The Snakehead is a threat to native fish species because it has no enemies outside of its natural environment.
snakehead of asia • invasive species north american waters • snakehead threat native fish species • freshwater fish native china africa • channidae
The Value of Information
Is better science always worth it? Environmental managers can assess if better science helps achieve broader management goals by considering its 'Value of Information'.
sea lamprey control in the great lakes • reducing scientific uncertainty in larval lamprey • the value of information • statistical sampling • confidence intervals
Is better science always worth it? Environmental managers can assess if better science helps achieve broader management goals by considering its 'Value of Information'.
sea lamprey control in the great lakes • reducing scientific uncertainty in larval lamprey • the value of information • statistical sampling • confidence intervals
Invasive! ... ?
Exotic. Invasive. Native. Three descriptive adjectives seen more and more these days in gardening books and posts to email lists.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Exotic. Invasive. Native. Three descriptive adjectives seen more and more these days in gardening books and posts to email lists.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Fruit News
Things are never dull when it comes to gardening. Here's the latest buzz on fruit-related news.
new fruit varieties • 'shenandoah' pear • fire blight • appalachian fruit research station • stark brothers
Things are never dull when it comes to gardening. Here's the latest buzz on fruit-related news.
new fruit varieties • 'shenandoah' pear • fire blight • appalachian fruit research station • stark brothers
Autumn Olive - Autumn Berries
Do the benefits of this introduced invasive shrub outweigh the potentially harmful effects on the natural environment?
shrubbery • shrub • autumn olive • autumn berry • invasive alien plants
Do the benefits of this introduced invasive shrub outweigh the potentially harmful effects on the natural environment?
shrubbery • shrub • autumn olive • autumn berry • invasive alien plants
Cane Toads Kill Crocodiles
Sydney researchers have found compelling evidence of the devastation caused by cane toads in Australia's Northern Territory - hundreds of dead crocodiles.
cane toads kill crocodiles • poisonous toads threaten australian crocodiles • damage caused by cane toads in australia’s norther • 75 per cent reduction in the numbers of freshwater • university of sydney crocodile rsearcher dr mike l
Sydney researchers have found compelling evidence of the devastation caused by cane toads in Australia's Northern Territory - hundreds of dead crocodiles.
cane toads kill crocodiles • poisonous toads threaten australian crocodiles • damage caused by cane toads in australia’s norther • 75 per cent reduction in the numbers of freshwater • university of sydney crocodile rsearcher dr mike l
Edible Desert Gardens
There are many plants that are beautiful, produce edible fruit (or are edible themselves) and grow well in desert gardens.
desert garden • desert gardens • edible plants • rosalind creasy • perennials
There are many plants that are beautiful, produce edible fruit (or are edible themselves) and grow well in desert gardens.
desert garden • desert gardens • edible plants • rosalind creasy • perennials
El Segundo Blue Butterfly Recovers
Once found only on isolated reserves, restoration of native dune buckwheat grasses has allowed this endangered butterfly to recolonize Los Angeles area beach bluffs.
el segundo blue butterfly • removal of invasive plants • local native plants • restored dune habitat • endangered species act
Once found only on isolated reserves, restoration of native dune buckwheat grasses has allowed this endangered butterfly to recolonize Los Angeles area beach bluffs.
el segundo blue butterfly • removal of invasive plants • local native plants • restored dune habitat • endangered species act
Great Lakes Treaty Marks 100 years
Lawrence Cannon, and Hillary Clinton's recent meeting marked 100 years of the Great Lakes Treaty. The pair met for private talks after the ceremony.
great lakes treaty 100th anniversary • buy american clause • foreign minister lawrence cannon • secretary of state hillary clinton • canada-us trade
Lawrence Cannon, and Hillary Clinton's recent meeting marked 100 years of the Great Lakes Treaty. The pair met for private talks after the ceremony.
great lakes treaty 100th anniversary • buy american clause • foreign minister lawrence cannon • secretary of state hillary clinton • canada-us trade
Health of the Oceans Initiative
Canada announces a five-year, $61.5 million effort to improve the health of the ocean environment and economic well being of coastal communities.
health of the oceans initiative • protecting marine environment • canada national water strategy • lawrence cannon • ballast water regulation
Canada announces a five-year, $61.5 million effort to improve the health of the ocean environment and economic well being of coastal communities.
health of the oceans initiative • protecting marine environment • canada national water strategy • lawrence cannon • ballast water regulation
Jellyfish Gone Wild
Jellyfish and other gelatinous animals are the subject of a special multi-media report published online by the National Science Foundation.
jellyfish swarms • jellyfish gone wild • concentrations of jellyfish • gelatinous animals • cnidaria
Jellyfish and other gelatinous animals are the subject of a special multi-media report published online by the National Science Foundation.
jellyfish swarms • jellyfish gone wild • concentrations of jellyfish • gelatinous animals • cnidaria
Land-based Galápagos Experiences
Cruising the Galápagos Islands is the ultimate holiday experience for many, but if suffering seasickness, or on a budget, there are many rewarding land-based options.
land-based galápagos • cruising the galápagos islands • puerta ayora • santa cruz • san cristóbal
Cruising the Galápagos Islands is the ultimate holiday experience for many, but if suffering seasickness, or on a budget, there are many rewarding land-based options.
land-based galápagos • cruising the galápagos islands • puerta ayora • santa cruz • san cristóbal
Marine Debris Threats to the Ocean
Greenpeace International has released a report detailing the risk plastic pollution and marine debris poses to the environment called Plastic Debris in the World's Oceans
plastic pollution • ocean pollution • marine pollution • marpol • nonpoint source pollution
Greenpeace International has released a report detailing the risk plastic pollution and marine debris poses to the environment called Plastic Debris in the World's Oceans
plastic pollution • ocean pollution • marine pollution • marpol • nonpoint source pollution
Mediterranean Geckos
Ever wondered what those little transparent geckos that hang around the porch light in the evenings are? Want to know more? Search no further, the answers are here.
mediterranean gecko • hemidactylus turcicus • see-through gecko • clear gecko • white lizard
Ever wondered what those little transparent geckos that hang around the porch light in the evenings are? Want to know more? Search no further, the answers are here.
mediterranean gecko • hemidactylus turcicus • see-through gecko • clear gecko • white lizard
Not-So-Common Birds
Tips for protecting common North American birds, many of which have lost their habitats to farms, development and irresponsible logging practices.
common birds • native wildlife • development • climate change • extinction
Tips for protecting common North American birds, many of which have lost their habitats to farms, development and irresponsible logging practices.
common birds • native wildlife • development • climate change • extinction
Parque Bolívar, Guayaquil, Ecuador
It's a city park, yet it is crawling with prehistoric-looking lizards, green, striped and knarled, ranging free to the delight of tourists and Ecuadorian children alike.
guayaquil • ecuador’s largest city • parque bolívar • green iguana • iguana iguana
It's a city park, yet it is crawling with prehistoric-looking lizards, green, striped and knarled, ranging free to the delight of tourists and Ecuadorian children alike.
guayaquil • ecuador’s largest city • parque bolívar • green iguana • iguana iguana
Stunning Fall Maples
The colors of fall have made their way to the south, where the stunning fall maples are in full color. These bright reds are show stoppers in the early morning sunlight.
fall maples • colorful maples • red maples • sugar maples • fall tree color
The colors of fall have made their way to the south, where the stunning fall maples are in full color. These bright reds are show stoppers in the early morning sunlight.
fall maples • colorful maples • red maples • sugar maples • fall tree color
6 Easy Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Going green on Earth Day, and giving our planet a little tender loving care, is easier than you think! These environmental activities are easy, quick, and inexpensive.
earth day activities • happy birthday to our planet • easy ways to celebrate earth day • go green on earth day • earth week 2008
Going green on Earth Day, and giving our planet a little tender loving care, is easier than you think! These environmental activities are easy, quick, and inexpensive.
earth day activities • happy birthday to our planet • easy ways to celebrate earth day • go green on earth day • earth week 2008
A Threatened Lupine and an Endangered Butterfly
...okay, this lupine, Kincaid's Lupine (<I>Lupinus sulphureus</i> ssp. <I>kincaidii</i>), isn't endangered, but "only" threatened, but to up the ante, Kincaid's Lupine is the primary host plant to a butterfly which <I>is</i> endangered: Fender's Blue butterfly (<I>Icaricia icarioides fenderi</i>).
a threatened lupine and an endangered butterfly • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
...okay, this lupine, Kincaid's Lupine (<I>Lupinus sulphureus</i> ssp. <I>kincaidii</i>), isn't endangered, but "only" threatened, but to up the ante, Kincaid's Lupine is the primary host plant to a butterfly which <I>is</i> endangered: Fender's Blue butterfly (<I>Icaricia icarioides fenderi</i>).
a threatened lupine and an endangered butterfly • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
And then there's Foxglove
Foxglove has a lot going for it, and though it is not really a wildflower, and not native to North America, well, it behaves otherwise. And it's even one of those in-between odds and ends of September I began writing about last week...
and then there's foxglove • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Foxglove has a lot going for it, and though it is not really a wildflower, and not native to North America, well, it behaves otherwise. And it's even one of those in-between odds and ends of September I began writing about last week...
and then there's foxglove • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
California Water Contractors Sue Feds
The State Water Contractors, a nonprofit organization in California, filed a lawsuit March 4, 2009, against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over a small fish.
delta smelt • state water contractors sue • water delivery • fish and wildlife service • biological opinion
The State Water Contractors, a nonprofit organization in California, filed a lawsuit March 4, 2009, against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over a small fish.
delta smelt • state water contractors sue • water delivery • fish and wildlife service • biological opinion
Earthworms
Worms left in the wild after fishing trips are harming rare native woodland plants around the Great Lakes.
earthworms • wormery • fishing bait • european • new zealand flatworm
Worms left in the wild after fishing trips are harming rare native woodland plants around the Great Lakes.
earthworms • wormery • fishing bait • european • new zealand flatworm
Endangered Species of the Florida Keys
The string of islands off the coast of Florida are a unique and sensitive ecosystem. Some creatures that live here can be found nowhere else in the world.
florida keys endangered species • florida keys wildlife • key deer • key largo wood rat • key largo cotton mouse
The string of islands off the coast of Florida are a unique and sensitive ecosystem. Some creatures that live here can be found nowhere else in the world.
florida keys endangered species • florida keys wildlife • key deer • key largo wood rat • key largo cotton mouse
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