∎ Gizzard chad: This invasive species of fish got into local waters because it was used as bait, Deegan says. Like Asian carp, they can deplete the plankton in an ecosystem.

Warming ocean temperatures can have similar effects. In the US, the European green crab is among the highest profile invasive species, having caused significant ecological damage along the East Coast ...

It is possible the cost is even higher. Study reveals invasive species are adding trillions of dollars to global debt — here's what's causing the damage first appeared on The Cool Down.

A "sneaky" invasive species that has a potentially deadly sting continues to spread across the U.S. and can be found in more than a dozen states, according to experts.