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Marine Invasive Species Program

Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) works to monitor and reduce the spread of invasive species in coastal waters.

Marine invasive species are plants, animals, and other organisms (like viruses) that are not known to naturally occur in a certain area but have been introduced by humans. These organisms—like the European green crab—can significantly impact the environment, economy, and public health. The Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Marine Invasive Species Program promotes monitoring and other efforts to reduce the spread of these species in coastal waters.

What you need to know

Overview and Index - CZM Marine Invasive Species Program  Rapid Assessment Surveys  MIMIC - Volunteer Monitoring of Marine Invasive Species in New England  MIMIC Story Map - Monitoring Data, Information, and Species Descriptions  Marine Invasive Species Identification Cards   CZM Marine Invasive Species Publications 

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Flickr Photo Album of Marine Invasive Species
iNaturalist Webpage of the MIMIC Project
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