The Invasive Species Epidemic: A Threat to Ecosystem Resilience and Conservation Efforts The world's ecosystems face a silent crisis, driven by the spread of invasive species.
These non native organisms outcompete and displace native wildlife with disastrous consequences for ecosystem resilience.
Invasive species are not new; they have been present in ecosystems since humans first traveled and traded. However, their impact has increased exponentially over the past century due to human activity.