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Dec 20, 2023
Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Recent sightings of a large, non-native land crab along the South Atlantic coast, including in coastal Georgia, are a cause for concern, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). Blue land crabs are native from Brazil to south Florida and can be as large as 5-6 inches. Sightings recently have been reported well north of the crabs’ native range, including the coasts of Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. Multiple reports have been made to Georgia WRD offices.

The public is encouraged to take photos and report sightings of blue land crabs at GeorgiaWildlife.com/ANS. Questions about blue land crabs? Contact a local Georgia WRD office (details at GeorgiaWildlife.com/about/contact#fish).

Oct 8, 2019
Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Wildlife Resources Division.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division confirmed someone found a northern snakehead in early October in a pond on private property in Gwinnett County, marking the first time the invasive fish has been found in the state. Fishermen who find a northern snakehead should take pictures, note where it was caught and then report it.

University of Georgia. Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health; Megacopta Working Group.

Georgia Invasive Species Council.
The purpose of the GISC Invasive Species List is to identify and categorize organisms that pose threats to natural areas in Georgia. Natural areas are those areas that are managed to conserve or restore native biodiversity.

Apr 20, 2021
Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Wildlife Resources Division.
Wildlife officials are warning Georgia boat owners to be on the lookout for an invasive species that could cause millions of dollars in damages throughout the state. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources says zebra mussels, an eastern European species that is considered invasive, were found on a boat taken to Lake Lanier after being used on the Tennessee River near Chattanooga.

University of Georgia. College of Veterinary Medicine. Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study.

Georgia Invasive Species Task Force.
Invasive species spread either accidental or intentional into new environments has resulted in negative impacts to the ecological communities of infested areas, to commercial, agricultural, aquacultural, and recreational activities dependent on these areas.