Invasive species are an issue in New York City because of the potential threats that they offer to native species, such as habitat loss and niche occupation. In order to preserve the ecology of New York City, it may be necessary to take measures that favor the control of foreign species such that the native species are not forced to compete. We wanted to see how Bioblitz, an event geared towards increasing the Macaulay student body’s understanding of biodiversity, played a role in their perception of invasive species as threats.  Thanks to all who participated in our survey!

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