Aquatic invasive animals and plants

Aquatic pests are introduced invasive plants and animals that cause damage to the health of the native marine environment. They often reproduce quickly and in large numbers, and can spread rapidly.

These publications have been produced by the Department of Primary Industries.

Data and Resources

Freshwater gold clam (Corbicula fluminea) fact sheet PDF
Description, impacts and legislative requirements for freshwater gold clams...
Suminoe oyster (Magallana ariakensis) fact sheet PDF
Description, impacts and legislative requirements for Suminoe oyster...
White colonial sea squirt (Didemnum perlucidum) fact sheet PDF
Description, impacts and identification of white colonial sea squirt, a...

Additional Info

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Maintainer	weedid@dpi.qld.gov.au
Last Updated	June 17, 2025, 16:20 (AEST)
Created	January 10, 2024, 12:14 (AEST)