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
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...]
Barbados – Mongoose Predation video!
Check out these videos below about the Hawksbill Sea turtles and their journey to the sea against pr... [ Read more...]
Barbados – SOS Billboard Pilot
Check out Barbados ‘Save Our Species’ Billboard Pilot below! Source: Mosaic Eco Consult&... [ Read more...]
IAS Studies – Using TNR on Feral Cats
The IAS Case Study A renewed call for conservation leadership 10 years further in the feral cat Trap... [ Read more...]
IAS Studies – Rapid Response removal of the invasive green iguana
This IAS Case Study – Rapid Response Removal Campaign for the invasive alien green iguana, Igu... [ 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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Public Campaigns
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...]
Be on the lookout – Invasive Plants
Invasive plants are harmful non-native herbaceous plants, trees, and shrubs that are spread by garde... [ Read more...]
International Plant Health Conference 2022
The International Plant Health Conference will be held on September 21 – 23, 2022. This forum will... [ Read more...]
The Local Pet Store – Information and IAS
Did you know that the global pet trade threatens biodiversity and can negatively impact human health... [ Read more...]
IAS Pathway – Exotic Pet Trade
Did you know that exotic pets like macaws, lizards, monkeys, and hedgehogs are sold at auctions or s... [ Read more...]
Declare, Deposit, or Pay – What you need to know
It’s estimated that over the past fifty years, invasive species have cost $1.288 trillion. Invasiv... [ Read more...]
Surveillance, Detection, and Management of Fusarium TR4
Since the early 20th century, Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense (Foc) TR4 has been the cause of Panam... [ Read more...]
IAS – Loss of Native Species
Since the 17th century, invasive alien species have contributed to nearly 40% of all animal extincti... [ Read more...]
Protecting coral reefs against IAS
Did you know that it takes 10 to 20 years for coral reefs to recover after invasive species? The lio... [ Read more...]
The IAS Problem – Conservation, Prevention, and Protection
Did you know that when invasive alien species spread to an ecosystem, they can launch a hostile take... [ Read more...]
IAS and diseases
Invasive alien species serve as vectors for existing diseases. These diseases can be transferred thr... [ Read more...]