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Deep Sea Invasion
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Related NOVA Resources
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There is no classroom activity for this program. The following resources from the companion Web site accompany this program:
Chronology of an Invasion
Read how the invasion of an aquarium strain of
Caulerpa taxifolia progressed from its first
stronghold beneath the Oceanographic Museum of
Monaco to spread across the Mediterranean and
into the Adriatic Sea before occupying Australian
and south Californian waters. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
The Impact of Invasive Species
In this article by marine biologist Alexandre
Meinesz, learn how an introduced species can
impact biodiversity at different levels of
invasion, depending on the vigor of the invader,
its dominance, its rate of spread, and its
persistence. (Grades 9-12)
Battling Introduced Wildlife
Read about some of the worst invaders and what
can be done to stop them in this interview
with Dr. Daniel Simberloff, an invasive species
expert at the University of Tennessee.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Matching Aliens with Impacts
In this interactive activity, try to match 10
successful invaders with the damage they've
caused in their new environments. (Flash plug-in required; non-Flash version available.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Plus:
Resources
Program Transcript
Complete narration for the TV program.
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