IUCN - Managing Marine Invasive Species - News

New Member calls for increased attention on Antarctica

2011-09-14

IUCN has had a strong Antarctic interest in the past, contributing its expertise in support of the Antarctic Treaty System. In recent years however, IUCN’s Antarctic focus has waned. While presenting at the recent Oceania Regional Conservation Forum, Dr. Neil Gilbert, Environmental Manager at Antarctica New Zealand, urged IUCN to become more engaged in the work of the Antarctic Treaty System.

Protect your ports against invasive species

2009-09-01

Ports and trade hotspots in the United States should have better ways to detect invasive species and more rapid response protocols, according to a new report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

International Biodiversity Day sounds the alarm on invasive species

2009-05-22

International Biodiversity Day, celebrated each year on May 22, pays tribute to the global importance of biodiversity, both as an asset for posterity and a vital resource for people and their livelihoods.

Sustainable Development of Mediterranean Aquaculture

2008-10-28

Interactions between Aquaculture and the Environment

Islands Journey at WCC

2008-10-03

Islands Journey - In the mood for an Island Getaway?

Invasive species in the Pacific: looking under the water

2007-09-06

Invasive species do not recognise Marine Protected Area (MPA) boundaries, yet very little is done to address the problem of alien invasive species in marine protected area planning and management. In the case of an MPA, invasions can pose serious threats and lead to dramatic impacts, particularly when management is unprepared for them.To help address this issue in the western Pacific, in July 2007, IUCN co-hosted a marine invasive species survey and training workshop with the Palau National Invasive Species Committee (NISC) and in collaboration with the Australian Maritime College.

Invasive species one of most dangerous threats to our islands, says President of Palau

2007-07-26

A world-renowned lake in Palau, an island nation 800km east of the Philippines, is currently being invaded by a prolific species of anemone. It is taking over more than half of Jellyfish Lake, a tourist attraction that lures thousands of visitors to Palau each month.