A new study published in the journal Oecologia reveals that California oyster beds are under attack from introduced species, including Atlantic snails and the European green crab.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Fried Lionfish - Mmmmm!
The Climate Shifts blog has an excellent post about invasive lionfish in the Caribbean, including links to recipes and preparation tips, in case you'd like to try eating these poisonous fish them out of existence. (Thanks budak!)
Monday, July 06, 2009
Mass Mussel Mania
Zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) have been found for the first time in the state of Massachusetts. The mussels were found by an alert citizen swimming in Laurel Lake in the town of Lee, located in the western part of the state.
Friday, July 03, 2009
Spurgeplus
ARS News has the results of a study showing that aerial spraying of herbicide on leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) on ranchland led to increased populations of the spurge and had a decade-plus impact on the native plant species there. The study looked at the after effects of a one-time application of the herbicide - presumably, more spraying would lead to a reduction in the amount of spurge, but would also further negatively impact the native plant species.
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Ant Then? Ant Then?
BBC News is reporting that Argentine ants have now formed a global "mega-colony" with representation on several continents.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Rocky Horror
A guy in New York is celebrating today because his ginormous, so-ugly-its-cute pet snakehead fish, named "Rocky," has been given a reprieve by the NY Department of Environmental Conservation. As long as he applies for a permit (and pays the $500 permit fee), he can keep Rocky in a tank.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
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