Invasive Species Threaten UK Biodiversity

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Invasive salmon, clams and seaweed are next threats to biodiversity in Britain

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Pink salmon, Purple Asian clams, marine invertebrates that form spaghetti-like colonies and a nematode worm that causes extensive deaths of trees are among the new entries in experts' watchlist of invasive non-native species that could threaten Great Britain in the next 10 years .

The latest version of the watchlist again includes known problem species such as the yellow-legged ( Asian ) hornet, raccoon and twoleaf watermilfoil.

There are over 2,000 non-native species already established in Britain and new species are introduced each year .

Horizon scanning is a crucial part of preventing new arrivals by helping us to predict in advance which species are likely to be introduced, establish, spread and have a harmful impact in future.

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