Invasive alien species are one of the main direct drivers of biodiversity loss and species extinctions. Check out #EICAT, the IUCN standard to support global action on #InvasiveAlienSpecies. ow.ly/ktCQ50Br69P

Today is the start of invasive non-native species week #INNSweek. 🦞 Watch our video to find out how to spot INNS, why they pose such a threat to native wildlife and how everyone can help to prevent their spread. #getINNSvolved Invasive Species Week

For Invasive Non Native Species Week its important to think how non native species can spread, to try to prevent them spreading. Awareness of key pathways of aquatic #InvasiveSpecies can help reduce the impact Invasive Species Week #INNSweek Find out more 💦 bit.ly/3VcSqDw

Did you know that marine litter can spread non native species? In Invasive Species week check out this paper which highlights how non-native crustaceans were transported across the Atlantic Ocean on floating marine debris Invasive Species Week #INNSweek bit.ly/3ih170x

🌊More than 2,000 non-native species have been introduced to our waters, usually accidentally. 🚨10-15% of these can become invasive and cause harmful effects. 🦞American lobster are one such species. Find how to spot and report them below ⬇️ #getINNSvolved

🌿Invasive non-native species are one of the top five drivers of global biodiversity loss but can also cause a variety of other issues as shown below. ⬇️ 🔎Follow Invasive Species Week to find out more and what you can do to stop the spread. #INNSweek #getINNSvolved

Why are Invasive Species a problem? In Invasive Species Week, see our paper, Threats to UK freshwaters under climate change: Commonly traded aquatic ornamental species and their potential pathogens and parasites for more info 🐟🐠bit.ly/44cel1v Invasive Species Week #INNSweek

American lobsters found in UK waters are usually single animals, often escapees from tanks or individuals set free by people but 361 were released in 2015 off Brighton. 136 were recaptured in the following months -if you find one please report it nonnativespecies.org/what-can-i-do/… #INNSweek

What is being done to tackle #InvasiveSpecies? Find out more about work to combat non native American lobsters in the UK here in Cefas' Debbie Murphy's presentation➡️ bit.ly/41JVXvj Invasive Species Week #INNSweek

As part of work to tackle #InvasiveSpecies, Cefas' Fish Health Inspectorate plays an important role in the control of non-native species including providing advice and where appropriate permission to keep them Invasive Species Week #INNSweek Find out more here👉 bit.ly/3sDMypM

#eDNA surveys detect organisms from DNA left in the water and can help us find where non-native species have invaded. Our latest papers review practical and policy considerations bit.ly/3IgQ1m2 and detecting fish in rivers bit.ly/44GFdXU Invasive Species Week #INNSweek

What can you do to help tackle this invasive species? The “Retain & Report” campaign highlights the need for vigilance. Details on how to identify the two species and who to contact if you find one can be found here: nonnativespecies.org/what-can-i-do/…

Pink salmon are a growing issue across Scotland as they compete for the same habitat as the native Atlantic salmon. 2023 will see the fish return as part of a two-year life cycle, this #INNSweek @fms_Scotland are asking for all sightings to be reported fms.scot/pink-salmon-in…

Great to be part of this. Thanks BES Invasion Science for a fantastic meeting.

Check out our new paper which describes and implements **AquaNet-Mod** - a network simulator to help better understand how disease can spread across aquaculture sites in England and Wales and the best measures to limit its impact. bit.ly/3EjpgLg

What are the most important sources and pathways of pathogens implicated in foodborne disease? Please complete this short anonymous survey to share your knowledge👉 bit.ly/46EtXuU Cefas is working with partners in the PATH-SAFE project on foodborne disease

New paper 📢 Struggle to get your head round marine #invasivespecies and UK legislation? We explore the main legislative drivers for monitoring of marine non-native species, provide a review of progress and assess where to go from here doi.org/10.1016/j.marp… Cefas

It’s #InvasiveSpeciesWeek! 🐚🦞 Invasive animals and plants are one of the top threats to global biodiversity Find out more in our blog about our response to a recent suspected sighting of Japanese Oyster Drill 👉 bit.ly/3K6EqGq #InvasiveSpeciesWeek #INNSweek Invasive Species Week

During #InvasiveSpeciesWeek, find out how marine plastic litter can spread invasive non-native species. Working with Weymouth and Portland Marine Litter Project, we found Caribbean species inside litter on Chesil Beach Read our blog👉 bit.ly/44Ms0xf Invasive Species Week

We’ve developed a new AI tool to help St Helena MPA detect the invasive sea grapes seaweed. This cutting edge tool allows us to rapidly detect sea grapes cover and see how this species is spreading and interacting with native marine life #INNSweek #BiodiversityDay Invasive Species Week