Invasive species wreak havoc on economies worldwide, resulting in billions of dollars in annual damages. The U.S. Virgin Islands also faces the detrimental consequences of an invasive seagrass species that has outcompeted numerous native seagrasses. Although the impact of this newfound seagrass remains largely unknown, diligent researchers from the University of the Virgin Islands are fervently engaged in uncovering its effects on the surrounding ecosystem.

Film By: Dan Mele

Assistant Story Design: Elisa Bryan

This film was produced by VI-EPSCoR and funded by the National Science Foundation.