Invasive species

The sun coral, the invasive species threatening marine ecosystems in Brazil for decades.

The **sun coral**, first detected in **Brazil** in the 1980s, has **rapidly expanded its presence** along the country's coast, affecting over 3,000 kilometers of shoreline. This exotic species belongs to the genus **Tubastraea**, native to the **Indian and Pacific Oceans**,...

Alert in Patagonia due to the presence of the American mink and its threat to biodiversity.

The authorities of Patagonia National Parks have raised the alarm about the advance of the American mink, a carnivorous species native to North America that has disrupted the ecological balance in the region. This mammal, introduced in the 1930s for...

Bariloche: Campaign launched to raise awareness about the advance of exotic species

At the headquarters of the Club Andino Bariloche (CAB), Clean Mountains was officially presented, the new edition of the traditional environmental campaign that the institution has been promoting for almost 40 years. This year, the initiative comes with a...

Invasive snake native to India and Sri Lanka found in Ecuador.

For the first time, the Indotyphlops braminus, an invasive snake originating from India and Sri Lanka, has been detected in Ecuador, specifically in the province of Guayas. According to a recent study published in Check List by scientists Eduardo Zavala...

Regulation of sport hunting of invasive exotic species in Corrientes

The Dirección de Recursos Naturales de Corrientes established new provisions for the sport hunting of wild boar (Sus scrofa) and axis deer (Axis axis), both species considered invasive and harmful to the ecosystem and agricultural production. The Resolution No. 248...

Although the ‘mosquito fish’ is an invasive species, it stands out for its cunning in seeking females and reproducing.

The Eastern Mosquitofish, scientifically known as Gambusia holbrooki, is native to the southern United States, but its global reach is remarkable. Initially introduced as a biological agent to combat mosquitoes carrying malaria, this species has spread to numerous countries, leaving...

Tarifa beaches covered with 40,000 tons of invasive algae from Asia

A mountain of over 40,000 tons of **invasive Asian algae** removed from the beaches of Tarifa stands next to the city's **wastewater treatment plant**. They should not be there, as the Spanish Government considers them **urban solid waste** and,...

Taiwan plans to eliminate 120,000 green iguanas to protect agriculture.

Taiwan plans to sacrifice up to 120,000 green iguanas, with supporters urging the use of humane methods to reduce the population of these animals, which are wreaking havoc in the island's agricultural sector. It is estimated that around 200,000 of...

Exotic rabbits impact the ecosystem of Ushuaia

Adrián Schiavini, Doctor and Bachelor of Biological Sciences, main researcher at CADIC, spoke about the situation of exotic rabbits in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego. Although they are found in different parts of the city, there are very important colonies in...

Alert: The African giant snail, one of the world’s most dangerous pests.

The National Service of Health and Agri-Food Quality (SENASA) confirmed the appearance of the African giant snail (Lissachatina fulica) in Argentina. It was in the town of El Soberbio, in the Guaraní department, Misiones. It is considered one of the...

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