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UPCOMING MEETINGS

UPCOMING WEBINARS

National Marine Sanctuaries Webinar Series

July 21, 2022 @ 6 pm ET - The Trouble with Lionfish

A lot has changed since lionfish were first seen in the Atlantic Ocean nearly 40 years ago. It became an unprecedented, and perhaps unstoppable invasion, but it also rallied people of many stripes to the cause of protecting the places they loved, but saw being destroyed. Join Dr. Steve Gittings, Science Coordinator for NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries to find out why the invasion has been so concerning, what we've learned about lionfish impacts and control measures, and what the future holds for the invasion and the people who have become such a rich part of its history. They're good to eat, will never be endangered, and if you need a pair of shoes, Steve knows a guy.

NAISMA Monthly Webinars:

July 20, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDT - “Jumping Worms:” What We Know Now

August 17, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDT - How to Get Your Project Funded

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RECOMMENDED READING

International shipping as a potent vector for spreading marine parasites

Pagenkopp Lohan, Katrina M., John A. Darling, and Gregory M. Ruiz. "International shipping as a potent vector for spreading marine parasites." Diversity and Distributions.

Country Compendium of the Global Register of Introduced and Invasive Species

Pagad, Shyama, Stewart Bisset, Piero Genovesi, Quentin Groom, Tim Hirsch, Walter Jetz, Ajay Ranipeta, Dmitry Schigel, Yanina V. Sica, and Melodie A. McGeoch. "Country Compendium of the Global Register of Introduced and Invasive Species." Scientific Data 9, no. 1 (2022): 1-13.

Threats at home? Assessing the potential ecological impacts and risks of commonly traded pet fishes

Dickey, J. W., Arnott, G., McGlade, C. L., Moore, A., Riddell, G. E., & Dick, J. T. (2022).  Threats at home? Assessing the potential ecological impacts and risks of commonly traded pet fishes. NeoBiota, 73, 109-136.

Niche shift in invasive species: is it a case of “home away from home” or finding a “new home”?

NA, Aravind, Maanya Uma Shaanker, Poorna Bhat HN, Bipin Charles, Uma Shaanker R, and Manzoor A. Shah. "Niche shift in invasive species invasive species
An invasive species is any plant or animal that has spread or been introduced into a new area where they are, or could, cause harm to the environment, economy, or human, animal, or plant health. Their unwelcome presence can destroy ecosystems and cost millions of dollars.

Learn more about invasive species : is it a case of “home away from home” or finding a “new home”?." Biodiversity and Conservation (2022): 1-14.

ANS IN THE NEWS…  

Stefanik Bill to Combat Invasive Species is One Step Closer to Law

July 14, 2022. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced her bipartisan Stamp Out Invasive Species Act, which she introduced, advanced out of the House Natural Resources Committee unanimously.

Zebra mussels confirmed in Clear Lake near Jenkins

July 13, 2022. DNR invasive species staff found adult zebra mussels in several areas of the 225-acre lake during a response survey.

Invasive species fish out derby coming to Columbia River

July 12, 2022. Anglers should be honing the points of their hooks and pinching their barbs in preparation for the Castlegar Invasive Fish Out Derby on the Columbia River, July 22 to 31.

China vows to crack down on invasive species including the Fushou snail and Canadian goldenrod

July 12, 2022. For major endangering species such as the Fushou snail and the Solidago Canadensis,  also known as the Canadian goldenrod, prevention measures will be implemented. Among them, the ministry will organize the centralized termination and fumigation.

Student addressing the impact of invasive species in Nepal scores major BIFAD award

July 12, 2022. In Nepal, Seerjana Maharjan is carving a pathway for future young scientists — while trying to close the pathway for emerging invasive species.

An Invasive Creature Is Taking Over A Florida Community

July 10, 2022. Officials have captured over 1,000 giant African land snails in the community since June 23, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services officials said in a press conference.

Conservation Service stops barge covered in invasive mussels from entering BC's waterways

July 9, 2022. BC Conservation Officers made, what they are calling, the largest-ever invasive mussels decontamination task in early June.

Artist teaches how to turn invasive Japanese knotweed into crafting material

July 9, 2022. When Albert Pantone runs out of paper, he just heads to the nearest stand of invasive Japanese knotweed.

Ridding Mexico’s islands of invasive species has allowed the birds to come back

July 8, 2022. They formed a nonprofit organization called the Ecology and Island Conservation Group (GECI) and began the long, slow task of restoring the islands, one by one, to a semblance of what they had been before invasive species turned their ecosystems upside down.

Invasive species concerns confirmed on the lower Colorado River

July 6, 2022. The park service confirmed their worst fear: smallmouth bass had in fact been found and were likely reproducing in the Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam.

Three-year goldfish removal project concludes on Dragon Lak

June 29, 2022.  More than a decade after the goldfish were discovered, the Province is in the final year of a three-year, $45,000 program to suppress them and learn more about their biology and behaviour.

First-of-its-kind spearfishing course aimed at controlling invasive species in Clear Lake

June 28, 2022. The smallmouth bass is a top predator fish that isn’t typically found in Manitoba.Four employees of Parks Canada and four members of the Coalition of First Nations recently completed a spearfishing course at Riding Mountain National Park. The course teaches how to dive and resurface safely, as well as proper spear throwing techniques.