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
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...]
Barbados – Mongoose Predation video!
Check out this Mongoose predation video supplied by Barbados’ Environmental Protection Departm... [ Read more...]
Barbados – SOS Billboard Pilot
Check out Barbados ‘Save Our Species’ Billboard Pilot below! Source: Environmental Prote... [ Read more...]
Barbados – Predator Control Project Video!
Take a look at the Barbados Predator Control Project Video showcasing the journey of the Hawksbill t... [ Read more...]
Barbados – Save Our Species Flyer!
Check out these new materials created by Barbados to promote this ‘Save Our Species Project... [ Read more...]
St. Kitts and Nevis – Raising public awareness with Wild Tamarind Infographics
A recent success of St. Kitts and Nevis involved the creation of invasive species materials centered... [ Read more...]
St. Kitts and Nevis – Public awareness infographics about Coral Creeper!
The Coral Creeper is an invasive species that can be found in many Caribbean countries. Recently, a ... [ Read more...]
St. Kitts and Nevis Species-Specific Logos are out!
St. Kitts and Nevis have created species-specific logos, as part of their communication campaign abo... [ Read more...]
Nest Predation Study led by Dr. Kerry M. Dore and her team
In an effort to understand green monkeys impact on biodiversity in the Federation of St. Kitts and N... [ 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
How invasive species impact food security
Invasive Alien Species (IAS) which can be animals, plants, or pathogens are species that have been i... [ Read more...]
IAS Alert – Coffee Rust
Coffee Rust (Hemileia vastatrix) is a plant disease that affects coffee. It was first discovered in ... [ Read more...]
Invasive feral donkeys and their Caribbean history
The Equus asinus (donkey) is an invasive species that was once abundant on many Caribbean islands. I... [ Read more...]
Why coral vines make the worse ornamental plants
Antigonon leptopus also known as coral creeper or coral vine is an invasive species native to Mexico... [ Read more...]
The serious case of the Tropical Bont Tick
The Amblyomma variegatum Fabricius also called the tropical bont tick, is a three-host tick that is ... [ Read more...]
IAS Threats – Invasive Plants
Invasive alien species (IAS) are non-native species that pose a threat to our ecosystems. Non-native... [ Read more...]
The Devilweed Problem
The Chromolaena odorata also known as ‘Devilweed’ is an invasive plant species that can produce ... [ Read more...]
The global threat of invasive species
Invasive species are of many varieties. Invasive insects for example can harm millions of trees. The... [ Read more...]
Consultant to Support the Development of an Operational Framework for Establishing the Caribbean Invasive Alien Species Trust Fund (CIASTF)
CABI, in conjunction with our international donors and partners, implements and manages a wide range... [ Read more...]
St.Kitts – Spotlight Species – Tropical Bont Tick & Mealy Bug
Check out this Spotlight Species video about the Tropical Bont Tick & Mealy Bug provided by the ... [ Read more...]