Episode 317
Foreign species invading the UK
Murderous mussels and killer shrimp are poised for a UK invasion.
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
October 20, 20145m 45s
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Show Notes
As international trade increases, particularly by sea, we're seeing more stowaways; but not of the human variety. Scientists are reporting that animals and plants are hitching rides around the world on boats - and even on fishing tackle. They then setup home in other countries where, with nothing to eat them, they can become dangerously invasive. Timothy Revell spoke to David Aldridge an expert in invasive species about the UK's most recent arrival. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
quaggamusselquagga musselkiller shrimpinvasive speciesbritainUK