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Nile perch were introduced to Lake Victoria in the 1950s to boost the fishing industry. The introduction of Nile perch caused an economic boom, but almost caused cichlids, a native fish, to go extinct. Discover the role an invasive species can play in an ecosystem and social system.

The “Introduced” podcasts are devoted to aquatic invasive species (AIS). Its tagline is “aquatic invaders and stories from our changing waters.” Topics are wide-ranging, from Asian carp to the trade in invasive species on the Internet.
See also: Introducing "Introduced," Sea Grant's Newest Podcast (May 20, 2020, news article about podcast)

Provides information for plant species reported to be invasive in natural areas in the U.S. 

The Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States is a collaborative project between the National Park Service, the University of Georgia Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health, the Invasive Plant Atlas of New England and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. The purpose of the Atlas is to assist users with identification, early detection, prevention, and management of invasive plants. The focus is on non-native invasive plant species impacting natural areas, excluding agricultural and other heavily developed and managed lands. Four main components are species information, images, distribution maps, and early detection reporting procedures.