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What are ANS?

April 26, 2017Alien ANS aquatic exotic Invasive non-indigenous non-native nonindigenous nonnative pest

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What are ANS?

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Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) are nonindigenous species that threaten the diversity or abundance of native species or the ecological stability of infested waters, or commercial, agricultural, aquacultural or recreational activities dependent on such waters. ANS include nonindigenous species that may occur in inland, estuarine and marine waters and that presently or potentially threaten ecological processes and natural resources. In addition to adversely affecting activities dependant on waters of the United States, ANS adversely affect individuals, including health effects.