The introduction and spread of invasive alien species in the region have\nraised major economic, environmental, and public health concerns. Early\ndetection through surveillance is critical to preserving the possibility of\ntimely eradication and minimizing their impacts. Furthermore, early detection\nand monitoring may help prevent future invasions of invasive alien species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Invasive alien species are biosecurity risks. Caribbean countries have devised multiple initiatives<\/a>, to encourage travellers\u00a0to self-declare items that may pose as a biosecurity risk. An example of a surveillance tool is CBIS (Caribbean Biosecurity Interceptions System), a tool that can help aid in the management, control, and early detection of invasive alien species. This tool will help bring Caribbean Sanitary and Phytosanitary online systems up to the same specification as other countries globally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Caribbean Biosecurity Interceptions System (CBIS) is a database tool\nthat can help reduce the risks posed by invasive alien species to native\nspecies at ports of entry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Currently, the\nCaribbean Biosecurity Interceptions System (CBIS) is being updated with new\nfeatures. Once implemented by countries in the Caribbean region, it will help\nto meet strict global best practices at ports of entry including the\nInternational Standards for Phytosanitary Measures that outline procedures for\nthe inspections of plant products, plants and other regulated articles at\nimport and export.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read more from our sources below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Source:<\/p>\n\n\n\n CABI<\/a> \u2013\nBiosecurity Interception System to be adopted across Caribbean to improve\nsurveillance for Invasive Alien Species<\/p>\n\n\n\n EPA<\/a> \u2013\nDetecting and monitoring aquatic invasive species <\/p>\n\n\n\n