Environmental Impact
Invasive plants and animals have a devastating impact by outcompeting native species for habitat space and food source.
Economic Impact
Environmental destruction comes at a price. IAS-induced destruction of biodiversity compromises two critical economic sectors in all Caribbean countries, agriculture and tourism
Social Impact
Invasive Alien Species also leads to adverse health impacts with heavy costs to society. Outbreaks can restrict travel from and to affected areas
Guidelines for isolation and identification of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 from banana
Guidelines document: Foc TR4 Guidelines for sampling and isolation (PDF)... [ Read more...]
Predation of the Invasive Giant African Snail in Trinidad
Mr. Tzarael Prime, Wildlife Enthusiast, Nature Explorer and Tour Guide Invasive species, such as the... [ Read more...]
Letter from the Conservation Front Line – Peters’s Rock Agama
The letter has been published in Animal Conservation: M.P. van den Burg et al.: The threat of Peter... [ Read more...]
Saba Green Iguana Non-Native Species – Emergency Response Project – Island of Saba
During a 2021-population assessment of the Saba Green Iguana, researchers believed to have identifie... [ Read more...]
Meeting – About the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund
Here are the resources from the meeting on the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund, held on 26th July 2022, ... [ Read more...]
Declare, Deposit or Pay Campaign
The Declare, Deposit or Pay Campaign, which is being implemented under the Preventing the Costs of I... [ Read more...]
St. Kitts and Nevis Communication Materials – Videos
As part of the project “Preventing the Costs of IAS in Barbados and the OECS”, St. Kitts and Nev... [ Read more...]
St. Kitts and Nevis Communication Materials – Conferences, TV & Radio Appearances
As part of the project “Preventing the Costs of IAS in Barbados and the OECS”, St. Kitts and Nev... [ Read more...]
St. Kitts and Nevis Communication Materials – Species
As part of the project “Preventing the Costs of IAS in Barbados and the OECS”, St. Kitts and Nev... [ Read more...]
St. Kitts and Nevis – Communication Materials
As part of the project “Preventing the Costs of IAS in Barbados and the OECS”, St. Kitts and Nev... [ Read more...]
About Caribbean Invasives.org
We are scientists; national; regional and international organisations in a collaborative effort to address the issue of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in the Caribbean.
- Perhaps as many as 10% of the world’s 300,000 woody plants, have the potential to invade other ecosystems
- Ecosystems that support fertile soils, water and clean air and provide the base for services and industries, such as, farming etc.; all essential for human life and livelihoods, are vulnerable to the multiplicity of pathways for IAS introduction.
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Asystasia gangetica
Asystasia gangetica known as creeping foxglove, Chinese violet, coromandel, Ganges primrose, or Phil... [ Read more...]
Avian Malaria
Plasmodium relictum is one of more than 40 species of Plasmodium that can infect birds and cause avi... [ Read more...]
Avipox
The avian poxviruses (genus Avipoxvirus) constitute a group of viruses in the subfamily Chordopoxvir... [ Read more...]
Azadirachta indica A. Juss
Azadirachta indica A. Juss known as Indian lilac, lilac tree, margosa or neem originated from parts ... [ Read more...]
Fireblight
Fire blight is a serious disease of plants in the subfamily Maloideae, especially apple, pear, quinc... [ Read more...]
Frosty Pod Rot
Frosty pod rot, also called Monilia, is an invasive disease affecting cocoa caused by the fungus Mon... [ Read more...]
Giant African Snail
The giant African snail (Achatina fulica) is a tropical species native to East Africa. Typically abo... [ Read more...]
Green Monkey
The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is currently participating in this UNEP IAS initiative aimed a... [ Read more...]
Green Mussel
The Asian green mussel (Perna viridis), also known as the Philippine green mussel, is a bivalve belo... [ Read more...]
Jasminum fluminense Vell
Jasminum fluminense Vell known as Brazilian jasmine, Gold coast jasmine or jasmine originated from t... [ Read more...]
Latest Articles
Declare, Deposit or Pay Campaign
The Declare, Deposit or Pay Campaign, which is being implemented under the Preventing the Costs of I... [ Read more...]
Guidelines for isolation and identification of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 from banana
Guidelines document: Foc TR4 Guidelines for sampling and isolation (PDF)... [ Read more...]
Antigua and Barbuda IAS Resources
IAS Radio PSA: Plant Protection – IAS Prevention PSA 2021: Giant African Snails PSA:... [ Read more...]
Predation of the Invasive Giant African Snail in Trinidad
Mr. Tzarael Prime, Wildlife Enthusiast, Nature Explorer and Tour Guide Invasive species, such as the... [ Read more...]
Letter from the Conservation Front Line – Peters’s Rock Agama
The letter has been published in Animal Conservation: M.P. van den Burg et al.: The threat of Peter... [ Read more...]
The use of CBIS against IAS
The introduction and spread of invasive alien species in the region have raised major economic, envi... [ Read more...]
IAS Highlight – The Tropical Bont Tick
Invasive alien species (IAS) include all plants, animals, and other organisms that have become invas... [ Read more...]
The Small Indian Mongoose Predation
The Small Indian mongoose (Urva auropunctata) are diurnal carnivores that prey on native biodiversit... [ Read more...]
The Traveling public and the IAS hitchhikers
An invasive is an organism that is not native, or indigenous to a particular area. Invasive species ... [ Read more...]