The economic impacts from invasive species are as costly as natural disasters, according to a study released last month.
Invasive species cause socio-economic harm through damaging or altering access to infrastructure, such as when zebra and quagga mussels clog water intake pipes or invasive aquatic plants form dense mats of vegetation that impede recreational access to waterways. Economically important natural resources such as commercial and sport fisheries may also be threatened when invasive species impact wildlife populations, according to the study.
The Invasive Species Centre is a not-for-profit organization that works to prevent the spread of invasive species in Canada and beyond by connecting with stakeholders to catalyze invasive species management and communicate policy and science knowledge, a news release stated. "Societies need to build a culture of safety and resilience against the threat of invasive species," said Dr. Anthony Ricciardi of McGill University. "Just like we reinforce infrastructure and develop emergency response plans against earthquakes and other extreme natural hazards, we should adopt similar precautionary approaches to prevent biological invasions."
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