In recent years, a surprisingly large number of alien species have managed to flourish in Svalbard. In 2024, common meadow rue, Thalictrum flavum ,was identified for the first time in Svalbard, in ...

More than 2,500 plant species have the potential to invade the Arctic at the expense of the species that belong there. Norway is one of the areas that is particularly at risk. Species that are not ...

Rising temperatures and more tourists are making it easier for non-native plants and animals to get a foothold in remote ...

Thousands of alien species could invade the Arctic, warns a new study. Warmer temperatures and more tourists make it easier for non-native plants and animals to get a foothold in far northerly ...

Bugs like the spotted lanternfly or tiger mosquito are invasive in many regions and cause chaos in ecosystems. They push out native species, destroy habitats, and deplete resources. But the study also ...