This short video (4:17) highlights how the water garden and pet trade industries are vectors of aquatic invasive plants and animals respectively. Often times AIS are released into the wild by owners who can no longer care for them. This video talks about the problem and provides possible solutions.
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.
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