Environmental problems are also economic problems, and in few places is this more obvious than with invasive species. Invasive species damage infrastructure, destroy fisheries, and degrade ecosystem services. In this episode, we explore the many fascinating stories on how invasive species harm economies, such as how tiny comb jellies annihilated Black Sea fisheries and quagga mussels threatened the water supply of Las Vegas.
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