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The first prosecution under the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act has led to a $3 million fine and a 3-year ban from US waters for Greek shipping company Polembros. Some of the funds will go towards marine invasives research/

The invasive aquatic plant Hydrilla ( Hydrilla verticillata ) has been found in Damariscotta Lake in Maine . This is the second known site for hydrilla in that state. The infestation was found by a volunteer invasive plant monitor.

Kudzu (Pueraria lobata) has been found in Canada , a 6000 square meter patch in Ontario, on a bluff overlooking Lake Erie

Man who mailed a python (yes, a PYTHON) to Guam to be sentenced tomorrow: http://bit.ly/19lT7h

Invasive Australian pines ( Casuarina spp.) hybridizing in Florida , but apparently not in native Australia. Makes biocontrol development tricky. Via ARS News.