Invasion of the Alien Fish
The lionfish is invading the Atlantic and Caribbean waterways with catastrophic results. This non-native species has no local predators and is propagating at a rate that adversely impacts the coral reef habitats of the Eastern United States, Caribbean, and South America. This is a story of communities banding together to ensure the protection of native species. Scientists and citizens are monitoring the situation, and high school marine biology students are studying the feeding behavior of this voracious predator.
Media Details
Runtime: 13 minutes 58 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Environmental Issues, Marine Life, Oceanography
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2012
- Producer/Distributor: Schoolyard Films
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