Foreign Species Alert

Update ::

An invasive sea squirt has been found recently at Largs.  It has also been recorded south of the Solway and on the Irish coast and it is believed there must be a high chance that it will be found in the Solway.

Some advice suggests that early action may be effective in eradicating this species so please report any suspected sightings on 01463 725000.

Carpet Sea-squirt (Didemnum vexillum) is a highly invasive non-native marine animal that could threaten conservation, fishing and the shellfish industry.

Thought to be originally from Japan, it has become a pest in other countries by smothering native species and interfering with fishing, aquaculture and other activities.  It has recently been found in some marinas in England and Wales and there are strong concerns that it will spread more widely.

If you spot it, call the hotline number at the bottom of the image.

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