Maine’s Marine Invasion (Fact Sheet)

Authors

Tracy Hart
Beth Bisson
Maine Sea Grant College Program
Maine Marine Invasive Species Working Group

Document Type

Fact Sheet

Publication Date

2008

Abstract

What is invading Maine's coastal waters? The Asian shore crab (1), Dead man's fingers (2), Bonamia oyster disease (3). These are just a few of the 33 non-native species that have been documented in marine waters and shorelines along the Maine coast in a preliminary count. While many non-native species are unable to survive, reproduce, and overtake native plants and animals in Maine's coastal waters, those that are successful become known as "invasive species."

Recommended Citation

Hart, T., & Bisson, B. (2008). Maine’s Marine Invasion (Fact Sheet). Portland, ME: University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Casco Bay Estuary Partnership.

Category

Invasive Species; Monitoring Species; Casco Bay Estuary Partnership, Fact Sheets

Location

Maine