Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Carpoon!

Fifth grader wins national invention contest from Popular Science with his underwater fishy-facial recognition weapon, an anti-carp device.

Monday, November 22, 2010

Next Up: Lionfish Triple Crown!

Florida is holding lionfish derbies in an attempt to rid the Florida Keys of this invasive marine fish.

Thursday, November 04, 2010

Nutria-palooza!

This November, Brooklyn fashion designers and musicians are teaming up for Nutria-palooza!, a nutria-themed fashion show set to music. The show will feature clothing and jewelry made using the invasive rodent known as Nutria or "coypu" (Myocastor coypus), and at least one band will participate by wearing what they're calling "nutria-gangster" outfits.

Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Invasive Plants In The Southeastern US

Interesting article - "History of Southeastern Invasive Plants" - in the latest issue of American Nurseryman.