Invasive species can remind us of a horror film! In this video, an algae, popularly used in home aquariums, gets out and takes over coastal ecosystems, destroying the native organisms. The bright side, however, is an example where the introduced species was noted early on and stopped before it spread. This is an inspiring little story to share with your environmental science students.

Concepts

adaptations, invasive species

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Additional Tags

adaptation, invasive species, science

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Pros

• Colorful animation and narration clarify risks and dangers of invasive species
• You can create a lesson based on the video by using the provided questions or writing your own
• The Dig Deeper link leads to several more related websites and videos

Cons

• None