Invasive Species Courses and Certifications

Conservation and Adaptation Resources Toolbox

When Can Public Harvest Be Used to Successfully Control Invasive Species?

Explore the strategic use of public and commercial harvesting to control invasive species, examining ecological impacts, economic benefits, and implementation guidelines for successful management programs.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Conservation and Adaptation Resources Toolbox

Functional Eradication - A New Approach to Managing Aquatic Invasive Species

Explore a framework for managing aquatic invasive species through functional eradication, focusing on practical suppression methods and quantitative targets to mitigate ecological impacts in waterways.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Conservation and Adaptation Resources Toolbox

Bullfrog Control at the Landscape Scale in Arizona - Managing Invasive Species for Native Amphibian Recovery

Discover how collaborative teams implement landscape-level bullfrog removal in Arizona to protect threatened Chiricahua leopard frogs and restore native ecosystems through systematic eradication strategies.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Island Biogeography and Invasive Species - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Explore island biogeography, metapopulations, and their ecological significance. Learn how these concepts apply to species distribution, extinction risks, and even epidemiology in this insightful lecture.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Conservation and Adaptation Resources Toolbox

Removal Efforts of Chinese Mystery Snails at Round Lake State Park

Discover how Round Lake State Park successfully managed invasive Chinese Mystery Snails through innovative visitor engagement and physical removal strategies in Idaho's waters.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Conservation and Adaptation Resources Toolbox

Ammonia as a Tool for Removal of Invasive Crayfish in Aquatic Ecosystems

Discover how ammonia treatments can effectively control invasive crayfish populations in aquatic ecosystems, exploring laboratory experiments, field trials, and future research directions for species conservation.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Conservation and Adaptation Resources Toolbox

Ecological Impacts of Invasive Crayfish in a Naïve Riparian System

Explore groundbreaking research on northern crayfish impacts in Colorado River Basin streams, examining population dynamics, food web interactions, and management implications for aquatic ecosystems.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Conservation and Adaptation Resources Toolbox

Development of YY Red Shiner for Invasive Population Control

Discover groundbreaking research on YY Red Shiner development and aquaculture protocols for managing invasive fish populations through hormonal sex reversal and breeding techniques.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Conservation and Adaptation Resources Toolbox

American Bullfrog Management Strategies for Protected Areas - Session 1

Explore management strategies for controlling American bullfrogs across diverse wetland ecosystems, focusing on restoration efforts and protection of native frog species in three national parks.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Conservation and Adaptation Resources Toolbox

Giant Salvinia Control and Management in Lake Raven, Texas

Explore effective strategies for controlling invasive giant salvinia in Texas lakes through an integrated pest management case study of Lake Raven's successful conservation efforts.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Conservation and Adaptation Resources Toolbox

Bullfrog Eradication at a Landscape Scale in Yosemite National Park

Discover how Yosemite National Park successfully eradicated invasive bullfrogs to protect native species, exploring control methods, DNA monitoring, and native species reintroduction strategies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Georgia Water Resources Conference

Discovery and Monitoring of an Exotic Loach Misgurnus anguillicaudatus in the Middle Oconee River

Discover how an exotic aquarium fish species was found in Georgia's McNutt Creek, its potential environmental impact, and the ongoing research to monitor and manage this invasive species.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GEO GIRL

Ancient Invasive Species: From Past to Present - Understanding Environmental Impact Through Time

Explore ancient species invasions from 400 million years ago and their implications for modern ecological challenges, featuring insights from paleontology expert Dr. Alycia Stigall.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute TESI

Ocean Expert Exchange: Invasive Species of Florida Waters - Lionfish Invasion

Explore the impact of lionfish invasion on Florida's waters, its ecosystem effects, and potential mitigation strategies in this informative presentation.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute TESI

Invasive Species of Florida Waters - Lionfish Invasion

Explore lionfish biology, spine mechanics, and their impact as invasive species in the Western Atlantic and Caribbean with Dr. Katherine Galloway's research insights.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video