How the invasive water hyacinth is threatening fishermen's livelihoods on a popular Kenyan lake
The East African Journal of Environment and Natural Resources estimated in a 2023 study that the invasion of water hyacinth ...
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Lake Victoria's Water Hyacinth Problem
No one's sure how the South American water hyacinth invaded Africa's Lake Victoria but there's little doubt as to the damages it has caused. In 1989, the weed was spotted in the lake and seven ...
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Officials issue PSA after finding invasive species capable of wiping out agricultural lands: 'Remain vigilant against the spread of these'
Native to South America, water hyacinth forms dense mats that can double in size in 6-18 days, according to the University of ...
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These Large, Semi-Aquatic Rodents Known As Nutria Are Native To South America, But Are Now An Invasive Species Wreaking Havoc On Wetlands
When an animal, plant, or insect gets taken out ... Nutria are large, semi-aquatic rodents that are native to South America. They have dark brown fur, webbed feet, and a pair of long, orange ...
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Small desalination plant 'to be delivered in 2024'
The first smaller desalination plant could produce up to five million litres of drinking water a day, South West Water says South West Water plans to deliver a smaller than planned desalination ...
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The geography of South America
South America ... with its mouth taking water into the Atlantic Ocean. Piranhas have adapted to live in the Amazon River. Their teeth are designed to tear through plants and animals.