July 17th, 2009
Oyster reefs in a California coastal estuary have been devastated by invasive Atlantic Coast crabs and snails, providing new evidence, if it were necessary, of the consequences of the danger of invasive species. Half the population of California’s native Olympia oyster has perished since the arrival of these alien species,
Science Daily
North America nature, United States nature | Tags: Coastal estuary in California, Olympia oyster, Oyster reefs|
July 17th, 2009
Scuba divers in the waters off San Diego are being attacked by large numbers of beaked Humboldt squid. One diver described how one of the rust-coloured creatures ripped the buoyancy aid and light from her chest, and grabbed her with its tentacles.
BBC
North America nature, United States nature | Tags: beaked Humboldt squid, Dangerous animals in San Diego, Do squid attack people, People attacked by jumbo squid, San Diego squid attacks|