When Rats Invade, These Fish Farmers Chill Out

It turns out invasive species wreaking havoc on land can also cause a chain reaction that affects the local fish. And using social media and news, researchers were able to track the spread of invasive species and assess government responses to them.

Weird Ways We've Fought Invasive Species: https://youtu.be/z4ziow1H7ck
6 Invasive Species That Are Actually Saving the Planet: https://youtu.be/dfgm76_7wnY

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