Aquatic invasive species vectors of spread - aquariums and water gardens

May 2022 by Pennsylvania Sea Grant
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) are non-native plants, animals, or pathogens that cause harm to the environment, the economy, and human or animal health. Preventing their spread is important because once introduced, these species disrupt ecosystems, reduce biodiversity, and cost communities time, money, resources, and lost revenue.
Pennsylvania Sea Grant explores the aquarium and water garden trades, and enthusiasts. Often times AIS are released into the wild by owners who can no longer care for them. This program talks about the problem and provides possible solutions.
Learn more about Pennsylvania Sea Grant and aquatic invasive species at seagrant.psu.edu
Funding and support provided by Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Penn State University