| The list below are just a sample of the Introduced
Species found in Tasmania. These species have been introduced from
other countries to Tasmania. They can come through the ballast
water on ships (used to balance a ship), with fishing boats and
with the importation of other animals, for example some of the
species below were introduced by the same vessels bringing live
shipments of introduced oysters in the early Twentieth century.
Many of these species are creating problems for our native species
as they take over their food, habitat and often actually eat our
native species. As they come with no predators of their own (i.e.
nothing that will eat them), they flourish, breed and become even
more of a problem. You may be able to find some of these animals
in our Introduced Species Tank at the Marine Discovery Centre.
Please take note of their appearance, and if you find any
introduced species whilst beach combing anywhere in Tasmania,
please contact the CSIRO. |
Pie
Crust Crab
European
Shore Crab / Green Crab
New Zealand
Half Crab
Chiton
Screw Shell
Pacific
Oyster
Northern Pacific Seastar
New Zealand Seastar
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