TIMES RECORD • July 22, 2021
Much attention has been paid to invasive species on land. Less easy to see, however, are the invasive species that are underneath the water. According to a report by the Department of Marine Resources, there are more than 33 invasive marine and aquatic species in Maine. While they may vary from weedy plant to spikey crab, they all share the ignominious designation as invasive and therefore problematic. For more information on which species are native and which are not, you can check out the guide at maine.gov/dmr/ and sign up to be a part of several community science initiatives that help to control these pests. ~ Susan Olcott