Invasive species threaten ecosystems in France and Australia

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First seen: Aug 31, 2026, 12:01 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 31, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

A crustacean from the Americas is reportedly proliferating in the lagoons of Hyères, France. A separate report describes biological control that eradicated extensive cactus populations in Australia.

SO WHAT?

Invasive species can disrupt ecosystems, fisheries and land use, though the supplied information indicates no immediate large-scale emergency.

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sciencepost.frfr

Dans les lagunes d'Hyères prolifère depuis 2023 un crustacé venu d'Amérique que les pêcheurs remontent aujourd'hui par centaines

Aug 31, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC

sciencepost.frfr

En lâchant un petit papillon d'Amérique du Sud en 1926, les Australiens ont littéralement effacé 25 millions d'hectares de cactus

Aug 31, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC