Tag: Invasive Species
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Further Asian Hornet Sightings in Northern Ireland Prompt Alarm and Call for Vigilance
Northern Ireland Under Watch as Asian Hornet Sightings Increase Authorities in Northern Ireland have confirmed additional sightings of the highly invasive Asian hornet in the Dundonald area of Belfast, following the first confirmed sighting in the same locality last Friday. The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) said the recurring reports strongly suggest the presence of…
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Further Asian Hornet Sightings in Northern Ireland Prompt Track-and-Trace Response
Rising Asian Hornet Sightings in Northern Ireland New sightings of the Asian hornet have been confirmed in Northern Ireland, with officials from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) announcing that additional observations have been made in the Dundonald area of Belfast. This follows the report of the first confirmed sighting in the same locality last…
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Further Asian Hornet Sightings in Northern Ireland Prompt Action as NIEA Responds
Rising concerns as Asian hornets return to Northern Ireland The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has confirmed additional sightings of the invasive Asian hornet in the Dundonald area of Belfast, following the first confirmation last Friday in the same vicinity. The development suggests there may already be a nest nearby, amplifying concerns about the hornet’s…
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Instagram Clues: How Selfies Help Track Invasive Carpobrotus Flower Patterns
Overview: Social Media as a Tool for Invasive Species Monitoring What happens when a beach selfie becomes a scientific data point? A global team of researchers has shown that Instagram photos and other citizen-science uploads can reveal how Carpobrotus species—better known as ice plants or sour fig—flower across invaded coastal regions. By analyzing more than…
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Instagram Photos Reveal Invasive Carpobrotus Flowering Patterns
Uncovering the truth behind a coastal floral carpet When vacation photos capture the vibrant carpets of pink and yellow that blanket cliffs from California to the Mediterranean, they appear as simply picturesque scenes. Yet for coastal ecologists, those same images are data streams revealing how Carpobrotus, commonly known as ice plants or sour fig, is…
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Instagram photos help scientists track invasive plant flowering patterns
Facebook photos, beach selfies, and scientific discovery What looks like a vibrant coastal postcard may be hiding a ecological alarm. Scientists have turned everyday Instagram selfies and beach shots into a powerful data stream, revealing how Carpobrotus, commonly called ice plants or sour fig, is flowering longer and spreading into new environments across multiple continents.…
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Carpobrotus Invasion Tracked by iEcology: Longer Bloom
Tracking an invasive coastline plant with social media A recent study led by researchers at the University of Galway shows how a bright, holiday-photo staple—the carpobrotus plant—plays to its advantage in invaded regions by flowering for a longer period than in its native South Africa. Using more than 1,700 photos from Instagram and citizen science…
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Carpobrotus blooms longer where invaded, study reveals
New insights into a coastal invader A recent study led by researchers from the University of Galway and international partners reveals a surprising edge for the colorful coastal plant carpobrotus. By analyzing more than 1,700 photos from social media and citizen science platforms, the team found that carpobrotus flowers for a longer period in regions…
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iEcology Reveals How Invasive Carpobrotus Blooms Longer Abroad, Helping Coastal Invasions
Introduction: A New Look at Coastal Invasions Through iEcology Scientists at the University of Galway, collaborating with researchers across Ireland, the Czech Republic, Spain, Australia, and the United States, have unveiled a striking pattern in the spread of the colourful carpobrotus. By analyzing more than 1,700 Instagram photos and citizen science records, they show that…
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Innovative Tactics to Capture Invasive Feral Pigs in Australia
Introduction Feral pigs are notorious in Australia as one of the country’s most damaging introduced species. Each year, they inflict a staggering economic impact of $100 million on the agricultural sector. These animals are often referred to as ‘mini-bulldozers’ due to their destructive feeding habits that can devastate crops and native vegetation. In a remarkable…