Patrick Simmons+FollowGiant Goldfish Takeover?!Did you know that releasing your pet goldfish into the wild can turn them into football-sized monsters? Officials in Pennsylvania just pulled a massive goldfish—nicknamed 'megalodon'—from a local waterway, and it’s causing chaos for native species. Turns out, these little cuties become invasive nightmares, wrecking ecosystems and costing big bucks to control. Moral of the story: never set your pets free in the wild! Rehome them instead and help keep our waterways safe. #InvasiveSpecies #GoldfishGoneWild #EcoAwareness #WildlifeProtection #Science1025Share
meadowsmary+FollowLocal Heroes Take On Invasive Plants!Did you hear about the crew in White Rock who just yanked out 75 bathtubs’ worth of invasive plants from Ruth Johnson Park? 35 volunteers (including 18 newbies!) spent a day pulling out stubborn English ivy, holly, and periwinkle to give native plants a fighting chance. Love seeing people get their hands dirty to protect the local ecosystem—plus, snacks were involved. Would you join a clean-up like this? #CommunityPower #EcoWarriors #InvasiveSpecies #LocalHeroes #NatureLovers #Safety20Share
Nicholas Coleman+FollowUSDA Cuts: What’s Really at Stake?Major staffing cuts at the USDA are causing quite the stir! 🌾 With key food safety and pest control positions slashed, the risk to our wallets and environment just got real. Ports are struggling with inspections, and shortages might drive up food prices. 🥦 Should the government pay for invasive species control, or let volunteers take the lead? What do you think? Let's chat! #USDA #FoodSafety #InvasiveSpecies #Business50Share
miguel40+FollowTiny Weevils: Heroes Against Invasive PlantsThe South African government is using salvinia weevils from Florida to combat the invasive common salvinia plant. These tiny insects munch through the water weed, restoring balance to affected waterways! 🪲🌿 However, officials stress the need for stricter wastewater laws to prevent such issues. 💧 #InvasiveSpecies #EcoHeroes #GreenSolutions100Share
Zachary Gutierrez+FollowZebra Mussels Invade the Colorado River?!Wildlife officials just found invasive zebra mussels in the Colorado River, and it’s kind of a big deal. These tiny troublemakers can wreck boats, clog water systems, and mess up the ecosystem—plus, the river supplies water to 40 million people! The state is scrambling with more testing and urging everyone to clean their boats. Have you ever seen these mussels? Would you help stop the spread? This could get wild fast! #Science #ColoradoRiver #InvasiveSpecies60Share
Jessica Hodge+FollowInvasive Plant vs. Microplastics?!Turns out, the super-annoying water hyacinth (yep, the one that takes over lakes) might actually help clean up microplastics! Scientists found these plants trap plastic bits on their roots without getting hurt. They even filter out some nasties before nutrients reach their leaves. Sure, they spread like crazy, but maybe we can use that to our advantage—imagine fighting pollution with a plant everyone wants gone anyway. Would you support using invasive species for good? #ScienceNews #Microplastics #NatureBasedSolutions #EcoFriendly #InvasiveSpecies #Science40Share
Michael Flores+FollowAggressive Fish Take Over Malaysian LakePeacock bass are taking over a Malaysian lake and it’s getting wild. These flashy invaders, originally from the Amazon, are outcompeting local fish and even eating their eggs—yikes! Officials are so worried they’re holding fishing competitions just to get rid of them. Apparently, if you release non-native fish, you could get slapped with a $4,700 fine. Who knew a fish could cause this much drama? #Science #InvasiveSpecies #PeacockBass20Share
phillipsbrian+FollowWhy You Should NEVER Buy English IvyDid you know that English ivy, still sold at big stores, is basically a tree-killing machine? A botanist showed how these vines strangle old-growth trees and called them a 'plague.' Ripping them off can actually hurt the tree more, so the trick is to cut the vines at the roots (hello, guerrilla gardening!). The wild part? Major retailers still sell this stuff, even though it can wreck your yard and even buildings. If you see it, rip it out and go for native plants instead! #Home #PlantWarning #InvasiveSpecies00Share
