Invasive Species
Alien Invadors
Native species
Native species
- An organism which is indigenous to a given region or ecosystem
- Known as an 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 by natural means.
- Ballast Water
- Canals (man made waterways)
- Recreational Boaters/Ships
- Accidentally Imported in boxes, on plants, etc
- Pet Release
- Aquaculture
- Intentional Introductions
- Introduced by scientist to decrease the population of native and non-native species.
- Introduced for sport
- Introduced for aesthetic value