NOVA | Deep Sea Invasion

Deep Sea Invasion: A toxic aquarium plant is accidentally released into the Mediterranean, overwhelming marine life and threatening to spread worldwide.

Chronology of
an Invasion
Follow the alarming spread of Caulerpa taxifolia, the so-called "killer alga," as it colonizes new waters around the world.

The Impact of
Invasive Species
Alexandre Meinesz explores varying degrees of menace posed by alien invaders.

Battling
Introduced Wildlife
Ecologist Daniel Simberloff outlines strategies for combating weed-like species, both those that have gained a foothold and those that might.

Matching Aliens
With Impacts
Take a look at 10 successful invaders and see if you can match them to the damage they've caused in their new environments.

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