According to Helinek, the Assabet River is classified as impaired, while Fort Meadow Reservoir and Lake Boone have problems with algae and invasive plant growth.

Source: https://www.communityadvocate.com/2023/11/03/wetlands-protection-bylaw-aims-to-better-protect-hudson-resources/

Additionally, there is concern they could replace native crayfish which are already being negatively impacted in parts of Ontario by the invasive rusty crayfish.

Source: https://www.cjls.com/2023/08/11/invasive-crayfish-discovered/

A giant African snail in Hong Kong, where it is invasive.

Source: https://www.themandarin.com.au/229610-australias-least-wanted-species-and-diseases-we-must-keep-out/

Agriculture is vulnerable to climate change, with unpredictable temperatures, more frequent extreme weather events and invasive pests all posing a risk to crop yields.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-sci-tech/how-ai-can-help-the-environment-8568456/

Altogether last year, Parks and Wildlife intercepted 148 boats infested with invasive quagga or zebra mussels before they reached state waters.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/cpw-to-shift-to-new-mussel-inspection-sites-after-success-of-loma-pilot-program/article_23392c32-f36c-11ed-b251-cf6931274f7f.html

And down the road, this effort may lead to approaches that can benefit scientists who are battling other invasive species like the sea lamprey and zebra mussel.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/environment/ct-invasive-carp-brandon-road-redneck-fishing-tournament-20230813-qjtrfbxyjra3jpi2rgvncwhlte-story.html

And invasive weeds harass a family in the latest from Geico.

Source: https://adage.com/article/hot-spots/new-commercials-dominos-geico-pizza-hut-meta-gold-peak-iced-tea/2502486

And the fifth image is Will and a friend holding the snake and it’s easy to see the girth and heft of this incredible reptile which also happens to be an invasive species in Florida.

Source: https://brobible.com/culture/article/16-foot-burmese-python-caught-florida/

Anglers on a Leicestershire canal have complained about what they perceive as a lack of action in clearing up the invasive plant floating pennywort.

Source: https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/gallery/anglers-say-invasive-plant-choking-8736261

Anyone in southwest Washington that enjoys recreating on the Columbia, be they fishermen or recreational boaters, has a responsibility to take all necessary steps to help keep the Columbia River free of dangerous invasive species, such as quagga mussels.

Source: https://www.columbian.com/news/2023/nov/25/columbia-river-basin-on-alert-for-quagga-mussels/

Arborists recommend cutting back invasive ivy to prevent future harm to trees.

Source: https://www.henricocitizen.com/articles/ivy-whackers/

Around 2010, McGuckin started offering a controversial procedure: an invasive, experimental treatment for multiple sclerosis, which involved deploying balloons and stents in veins across the body to improve blood flow.

Source: https://www.propublica.org/article/pennsylvania-doctor-investigated-at-every-level-why-is-he-still-practicing

As the explains, biofoul is "an accumulation of microorganisms, plants, algae, or small animal," and the concern is that it can introduce invasive species to new habitats and interfere with the native species there.

Source: https://www.newser.com/story/329795/800-cruise-passengers-stranded-due-to-biofoul.html

A tiny Hawaiian island is finally free of invasive rats.

Source: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/04/20/news/creating-paradise-seabirds

Australia is under attack from an invasive species: absolutely massive trucks.

Source: https://www.crikey.com.au/2023/09/21/massive-trucks-utes-fuel-cost-electric-vehicles/

“Being able to offer patients this minimally invasive procedure close to home is a big win for our community,” said Heather Melton RN, BSN, manager of the Cath Lab and Cardiac Services at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

Source: https://wimsradio.com/2023/01/26/interventional-cardiologist-performs-first-pfo-closure-at-franciscan-health-michigan-city/

Brian Heise, an associate professor in the department of natural resource sciences at Thompson Rivers University, says thousands of large, invasive goldfish — some as big as footballs — have multiplied in bodies of water around the province.

Source: https://www.chroniclejournal.com/news/national/up-to-the-gills-in-goldfish-large-invasive-fish-a-problem-in-b-c-waters/article_49c9ef25-1d1d-5573-addb-2fe79978f3a2.html

Bringing the broadest PCV to both infants and adults represents an opportunity to significantly reduce invasive disease across the entire population.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4582591-vaxcyte-inc-pcvx-q4-2022-earnings-call-transcript?source=feed_all_articles

But however severe the stresses and risks abroad, Nepali youths view those as preferable to dim prospects at home where corruption is so invasive.

Source: https://www.counterpunch.org/2023/07/20/political-theater-in-nepal-is-driving-citizen-flight/

California chefs, artists target invasive species.

Source: https://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/2023/0616/Monstrous-mustard-California-chefs-artists-target-invasive-species?icid=rss