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Welcome to the Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS) information resource for the United States Geological Survey. Located at the Florida Caribbean Science Center, this site has been established as a central repository for accurate and spatially referenced biogeographic accounts of nonindigenous aquatic species. Provided are scientific reports, online/realtime queries, spatial data sets, regional contact lists, and general information. The data is made available for use by biologists, interagency groups, and the general public. The primary geographical coverage is the United States however other regions may be included as the need arises.
BREAKING NEWS!

Southeast Regional Aquatic Nuisance Species Conference (October 12-14)
Dedication ceremony for Nonindigenous Fishes book (4/21/99)
 Missouri River Zebra Mussel Found (4/21/99)
Nonindigenous Fishes book has been released! (4/14/99)
Executive order on invasive species (2/99)
Salvinia molesta invades the U.S. (10/98)

Through the links below you can obtain information, maps, or issue queries to the NAS database regarding different nonindigenous aquatic species.

Vertebrates
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Amphibians
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Reptiles
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Fish
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Mammals

Invertebrates
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Tunicates
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Bryozoans
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Sponges
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Coelenterates
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Annelids
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Mollusks
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Crustaceans
Plants
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Algae
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Ferns
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Monocots
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Dicots

Diseases & Parasites
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LINKS
Other sites with nonindigenous species information
The Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990.
Publications regarding nonindigenous species.
The Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force.

Submit sightings or observations.


This page is maintained by the Florida Caribbean Science Center. The Center is part of the Biological Resources Division of the United States Geological Survey under the Department of the Interior
This page last updated on 4/7/99
You can contact us at: fcsc-nas@usgs.gov