Humans are unwittingly paving the way for a global invasion - by alien species! Increased
travel and trade mean plants animals and even microscopic organisms hitch rides across
continents. Some like the Burmese pythons in the Everglades flourish in their new homes
leaving a trail of ecological destruction. This explosion of invasive species is a major threat
to biodiversity disrupting ecosystems and pushing native species towards extinction. From rats
in ships' ballast water to ornamental plants escaping gardens we're the ones introducing these
invaders. But can we turn the tide? By controlling trade routes implementing stricter
biosecurity measures and raising awareness we can fight back against this unintended
consequence of our interconnected world.
