Invasive Species notes
Native Species
- an organism which is indigenous to a given region or ecosystem
- known as exotic species
- An organism that is not indigenous to a given location but instead, has been accidentally or deliberately introduced to a new location by humans or natural means
- ballast water
- canals (man made waterways)
- Recreational boaters/Ships
- Accidentally Imported in boxes, on plants, etc
- Pet release
- Aquaculture
- Intentional introductions
- Zebra mussel
- Round Goby
- Bloody red shrimp
Canals
- sea lamprey
- alewife
Recreational Boaters
- Eurasian water Milfoill
- Zebra Mussel
- Spiny Water Flea
Importation through the Mail
Pet release
Aquaculture
Case Study: Asian Carp
Intentional Introductions
- Introduced by scientist to decrease the population of native and non-native species
- Introduced for sport
- Introduced for aesthetic value
http://nas.er.usgs.gov/viewer/omap.aspx?SpeciesID=1089
http://easternncwildlifeservices.com/nc-nutria-removal/
http://easternncwildlifeservices.com/nc-nutria-removal/