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Aquatic invasive species are non-native species that spread rapidly and cause harmful ecological or economical impacts. They are easily transferred between bodies of water; one way that aquatic invasive species are spread is by attaching themselves to watercrafts, and diving and fishing gear. Once attached they can be transported between bodies of water, spreading into native ecosystems and causing environmental and economic damage.

How can you help?

After leaving the water you can remember three simple steps;

(1) Clean any visible debris and plants off your boat and gear;

(2) Drain any water from your boat; and

(3) Dry your boat and gear before leaving the area that you launched your boat in.

 

Other ways to help:

  • Educate yourself on the threats that aquatic invasive species pose on our native aquatic ecosystems in Nova Scotia
  • Learn how to identify invasive species
  • Remember that you should never release a plant or animal into a new body of water, and only release fish back into the water in which they were caught
  • If you see an invasive species make sure you report it to NSISC or iNaturalist.
  • Help to spread awareness about aquatic invasive species
  • Become a Citizen Scientist
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Invasive Species in Nova Scotia

Violet Tunicate

Colonial Tunicates

Fact Sheet MARINE ANIMAL Didemnum, Diplosoma, Botryllus, Botrylloides spp. | Other Name: Sea Squirt Description Colonial Tunicates are small marine filter-feeding animals, sometimes referred to

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Chain Pickerel

Chain Pickerel

Fact Sheet Freshwater Fish Esox niger | Other Names: Pickerel, Water Wolf, Pike Description Long, narrow, torpedo-shaped, green body with a darker back and white

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Smallmouth bass

Smallmouth Bass

Fact Sheet Freshwater Fish Micropterus dolomieu | Other Names: Smallie, Brown Bass, Black Bass Description Smallmouth Bass have a robust, brown-green body with a white

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Yellow Floating Heart

Yellow Floating Heart

Fact Sheet Vascular Plant Nymphoides peltata | Other Names: Fringed Water Lily, Water Fringe Description Yellow Floating Heart is a bottom-rooted, floating-leaved aquatic plant. Its

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Resources

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