Aquatic Invasive Species

Invasive species do not respect the arbitrary jurisdictional boundaries humans create, so it is critical to establish national and international partnerships to study, monitor invasive species, investigate potential pathways of introduction, and finally develop policies and tools to prevent the introduction and spread of these organisms. Equally important to research is the development and dissemination of effective outreach and education methods, resources, and technical assistance to reduce the sale and potential spread of marine invasive species.

Outreach Projects

• A Regional Approach to Predicting and Managing Aquatic Invasive Species Pathways

 Educational Materials on AIS

• Aquatic Invasions! A Menace to the West Toolkit for Science Centers  (Toolkit with curricula, games)
• A New Home for an Old Friend, Responsible Aquarium Stewardship (Book)
• A New Home for an Old Friend, Responsible Aquarium Stewardship (Curriculum)
• Don't Release a Pest (DVD)
• Invaders from Around the World (MOV)
• Invaders from Around the World (En español) (MOV)
• Watershed Invasive Species Workshop WISE - Southern California presentations 5-18-12
  • Gwen Noda, The Invasive New Zealand Mudsnail in California pdf and video
  • Katherine Pease, PhD Invasive Crayfish in the Watershed, ppt and video1, video 2