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UF/IFAS research: Can artificial intelligence outsmart invasive species?
Lourdes MederosFebruary 29th, 2024Argentine black and white tegus are large non-native invasive lizards posing a threat to the biodiversity and natural balance of Florida’s ecosystems. Tegus have a diverse diet including fruits, vegetables, insects, small animals and protected wildlife. They can also hibernate underground allowing them to survive cold temperatures. A team of scientists at the University of […]
Handling Hydrilla: How UF Research Helps Reveal Stakeholder Preferences for Invasive Aquatic Species Management
Alena PoulinFebruary 28th, 2024This post was written by guest author Gabriela Rodriguez With their serene waters, Florida’s freshwater bodies are vital to Florida’s natural ecosystem and all who enjoy it. However, the management of hydrilla has become a growing concern for Florida residents as this aggressive invasive aquatic plant grows at a rapid pace, clogging waterways and upending […]
Agencies join forces to educate, urge action during National Invasive Species Awareness Week
Josh BakerFebruary 23rd, 2024Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS) and Florida Invasive Species Council (FISC) are joining forces with Weed Wrangle and the University of Florida’s School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS) to spotlight National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) happening from Feb. 26 through March 3, 2024. FISC Liaison Officer and Invasive Species Extension Coordinator at […]
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Ecological Invasion
Interspecific competition where native species are competing with nonnative species for resources (e.g., nutrients, space, water, etc.)
Related Topics: Invasive Species, Marine Ecosystems