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Aquatic Invaders in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence
Find information on oyster thief, clubbed tunicate, and green crab, all invasive species in the aquatic environment of the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency Science and Technology
Read information about the Science and Technology Unit, which is responsible for managing the review and selection of research and development projects at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Canadian Forest Service - Science
Find out how the Canadian Forestry Service is using science to intercept, identify and limit the impact of forest pests, and about research on biodiversity, biotechnology, climate change, ecology, silviculture and forest fires.
Canadian Waters – Big Blue Bus – Kid’s Corner – The Park – Beware! Invasives Lurk Beneath!
Kids, find information on invasive species, which are invaders from other ecosystems. These invaders can be plants or animals, or even bacteria that have been moved from their home ecosystem into another ecosystem.
International Maritime Organization
Access news, links, publications and more from the International Maritime Organization.
Invasive Alien Species - Canadian Biodiversity Information Network
Learn about invasive alien species and the threats they pose to Canada's environment, economy and society, as well as to human health.
Minimising the Spread of Invasive Species
Find out how invasive species find their way into water habitats, and review simple procedures that can be used to minimize their spread.
Plant Health Division
Link to information on preventing the spread and introduction of regulated pests of plants and plant products.
Sea Lamprey Control
Find information on the program responsible for keeping sea lamprey populations in the Great Lakes basin at a minimum.