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Invasive species


2 days ago
Man holds blackchin Tilapia in his hand

Thailand wages war against 'alien' tilapia fish

The invasive blackchin tilapia has spread to 17 provinces, threatening agriculture.

2 days ago
Asia
15 Aug 2024
A noble fan mussel in its ocean habitat (Credit: Getty Images)

The sudden downfall of a beloved giant clam

Mass mortality events have been ripping through noble pen shell populations in the Mediterranean Sea. Can we save this suddenly endangered underwater giant?

15 Aug 2024
Future
28 Jul 2024
Alice Read reaches for the water as she windsurfs (Credit: Max Miechowski)

What lurks beneath Olympic waters?

British windsurfers, sailors and rowers have been helping in the fight against invasive species – showing big sporting events like the Olympics can leave a legacy of biodiversity.

28 Jul 2024
Future
24 Jul 2024
Hauteville House, Guernsey, Home of Victor Hugo

Asian hornets seen near Victor Hugo's home

Guernsey's Asian hornet trackers are trying to pinpoint the location of the nest.

24 Jul 2024
Guernsey
10 Jun 2024
Crowded Himalayan Balsam plants on a riverbank

Tech company to help tackle invasive plant species

An innovative technology company is hoping to incentivise volunteers to help tackle Himalayan Balsam.

10 Jun 2024
Gloucestershire
7 Jun 2024
Joro spider

What are Joro spiders and should you be scared of them?

The venomous invasive species is spreading up the US east coast, but pose little threat to humans and pets.

7 Jun 2024
22 May 2024
An Asian hornet on a purple flower

Why are there so many Asian hornets?

The National Bee Unit destroyed 72 nests last year, and there have already been sightings this year.

22 May 2024
Kent
20 May 2024
An Asian hornet on a purple flower

Warning over Asian hornets after record sightings

There have been 108 sightings of Asian hornets since 2016, of which 56 were in 2023.

20 May 2024
Kent
18 May 2024
Andy McBride-Coogan among tall Himalayan Balsam plants

Volunteers tackle invasive species at beauty spot

Himalayan Balsam is crowding out native flora in St Anne's Wood that could lead to a monoculture.

18 May 2024
Bristol

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