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Biologists, Divers, and Fishers Are Creating Inventive Tools to Combat a Lionfish Invasion

Lionfish are non-native invaders introduced to Florida waters 30 years ago that have since proliferated to pestilent levels and unleashed an ecological crisis that is only getting worse

Brown tree snake.

Environment

A Small Snake Is Destroying Guam’s Wild Chili Plants

The accidental introduction of brown tree snakes has resulted in the depleted population of wild birds that are essential to spreading chili seeds through the jungle.

Invasive fungi in New Zealand.

Environment

Should We Fight Invasive Species With Genetic Engineering?

Why one scientist changed his mind on using gene drives for conservation.

japan after the tsunami in 2011

Environment

Tsunamis Are Bringing New Species to Our Coasts

A new study shows how early monitoring and response efforts could prevent costly impacts.

News in Brief

Re-Coding for Conservation

We can now alter the genomes of invasive species to slow their advance. Should we? By Alison Hawkes…

Pacific Standard Staff

Environment

This Stinging Ant Is Invading the Gulf Coast

These ants land a painful sting and appear to displace native species. But it looks like we'd better get used to them.

Environment

Not Ready for Prime Time: Making Fuel Out of Invasive Plants

When it comes to making ethanol, taking a hard, second look at seemingly great ideas is smart policy.

Environment

Live Long and Falter: Spry Population Linked to Endangered Species

If a country's human population is long-lived, it's bad news for the local critters—almost as bad as being a native bird in New Zealand.

Environment

Consider the Crawdad

What lessons can we learn from an enterprising decapod?

Environment

Adding a Crock Pot to the Environmental Arsenal

Today’s Wall Street Journal has another entry in the “if you can’t beat ‘em, eat ‘em” category of…