Introduction- Invasive Species

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, an invasive species can be defined as “an alien species whose introduction does or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. [It] can affect aquatic ecosystems directly or by affecting the land in ways that harm aquatic ecosystems.” Invasive species represent the second leading cause of species extinction and loss of biodiversity in aquatic environments worldwide.  In this blog, our group will briefly go into the causes of invasive species and will touch on possible solutions to this issue.