You can contribute to the efforts being made to map the extent of invasions by reporting non-native species.

If you want to report your finding, make a note of:

  • the date
  • the species
  • the number or quantity seen
  • the national grid reference
  • take a photo if possible as this may help verify the record.

Where to report:

alternatively:

  • In Northern Ireland, report invasive non-native species (INNS) to CEDaR Online Recording
  • In Scotland, record your sighting online, using the INNS reporting tool on the SEWeb website
  • The Aquainvaders app is also a useful recording tool for sightings of non-native species aquatic non-native species, such as fish, crayfish, amphibians, shrimp, killer mussels and Mink.
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