Invasive Species Are Riding on Plastic Across the Oceans


This article is about invasive species spreading to North America on trash and plastic in our oceans. A wide group of native Asian species are coming to the West Coast. Many people didn't believe animals could survive long enough to make the complete trip, but when they arrive they are ready to reproduce and make an immediate impact. 

This article was very interesting. This really puts in perspective how much trash and plastic we have in our oceans. How these animals are making the trip and cause harm to the new environment because of them not being native. We are seeing first hand what invasive species can do with the Spotted Lantern fly problem here in Eastern Pennsylvania.

Article- https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2018/08/news-invasive-species-ride-plastic-across-ocean/

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  1. AnonymousAugust 29, 2018 at 10:14 AM

    How do you think we can reduce the amount of plastic and trash that ends up in oceans?

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