Educational: Invasive Species

Invasive Species: Bighead Carp

Bighead Carp

The Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) is one of the most notorious invasive fish species in North America, particularly in the Mississippi River Basin. Native to East Asia, this large, fast-growing...

Bighead Carp

The Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) is one of the most notorious invasive fish species in North America, particularly in the Mississippi River Basin. Native to East Asia, this large, fast-growing...

Invasive Species:  Asian Swamp Eel

Asian Swamp Eel

The Asian Swamp Eel (Monopterus albus) is an invasive fish species that has raised concerns in various regions across the United States. Native to Southeast Asia, this resilient eel has...

Asian Swamp Eel

The Asian Swamp Eel (Monopterus albus) is an invasive fish species that has raised concerns in various regions across the United States. Native to Southeast Asia, this resilient eel has...

Invasive Species:  Alewife Fish

Alewife Fish

The Alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus) is a small, migratory fish species that plays a crucial role in both freshwater and marine ecosystems. Native to the Atlantic Ocean and Great Lakes, this...

Alewife Fish

The Alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus) is a small, migratory fish species that plays a crucial role in both freshwater and marine ecosystems. Native to the Atlantic Ocean and Great Lakes, this...

Invasive Fish Species:  the Lionfish

Invasive Lionfish

The invasive Lionfish (Pterois volitans and Pterois miles) has become a significant ecological threat in the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea. Native to the Indo-Pacific region, these...

Invasive Lionfish

The invasive Lionfish (Pterois volitans and Pterois miles) has become a significant ecological threat in the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea. Native to the Indo-Pacific region, these...

Invasive Fish Species: Bullseye Snakehead

Bullseye Snakehead

The Bullseye Snakehead (Channa marulius) is a striking and invasive fish species that has captured the interest of anglers and conservationists. Originating from Southeast Asia, this predatory fish has made...

Bullseye Snakehead

The Bullseye Snakehead (Channa marulius) is a striking and invasive fish species that has captured the interest of anglers and conservationists. Originating from Southeast Asia, this predatory fish has made...

The invasive species The Northern Snakehead laying in the grass

Northern Snakehead

The Northern Snakehead (Channa argus) is an aggressive, invasive fish species that has garnered significant attention from anglers and environmentalists alike. Native to parts of China, Russia, and Korea, this...

Northern Snakehead

The Northern Snakehead (Channa argus) is an aggressive, invasive fish species that has garnered significant attention from anglers and environmentalists alike. Native to parts of China, Russia, and Korea, this...