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Invasive Species and Their Unintentional Introductions
09:21 - 12:57 (03:35)
The introduction of invasive species can happen in a variety of ways, including through ballast water, packing material, and insect-infested wood, leading to unintended consequences for native ecosystems.
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The second wave of understanding about invasive species is now: no matter what, they're here to stay.
09:21 - 10:17 (00:56)
Summary
The second wave of understanding about invasive species is now: no matter what, they're here to stay. There may be ways to control them, but there's no way to eradicate them without a wider environmental impact.
ChapterInvasive Species and Their Unintentional Introductions
EpisodeSelects: What is an invasive species?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The spread of non-native species is not a new phenomenon and nature has been doing it for years on its own, but at present, humans are mainly responsible for this phenomenon either on purpose or inadvertently.
10:17 - 11:37 (01:19)
Summary
The spread of non-native species is not a new phenomenon and nature has been doing it for years on its own, but at present, humans are mainly responsible for this phenomenon either on purpose or inadvertently.
ChapterInvasive Species and Their Unintentional Introductions
EpisodeSelects: What is an invasive species?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In 1999, a study found that there were 50,000 non-native species in the US, of which 4,300 were considered invasive, such as the Burmese python in Florida.
11:37 - 12:57 (01:20)
Summary
In 1999, a study found that there were 50,000 non-native species in the US, of which 4,300 were considered invasive, such as the Burmese python in Florida.