Species Spotlights

The SE RISCC regularly highlights a species new to or moving in the southeast to spread awareness, share new research, and aggregate relevant resources. We also make distribution maps, which are available for use here:

2025 Spotlights

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Tropical Seagrass (Halophila stipulacea)

A Seagrass on the Move: The first Records of Halophila stipulacea in the Continental United States in South Florida

Read Oct 2025 Spotlight

Asian Longhorned Beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis)

New Detection of Asian Longhorned Beetle in South Carolina

Read Nov 2025 Spotlight

Golden Mussel (Limnoperna fortunei)

Golden Mussels: A new species in U.S. waters | A review of regional and national efforts with resources for managers and researchers

Read Feb 2026 Spotlight

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Tropical Seagrass (Halophila stipulacea)

A Seagrass on the Move: The first Records of Halophila stipulacea in the Continental United States in South Florida

Read Oct 2025 Spotlight

Asian Longhorned Beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis)

New Detection of Asian Longhorned Beetle in South Carolina

Read Nov 2025 Spotlight

February 2026 Species Spotlight

We are hard at work on the next Spotlight-- Golden Mussels! Look in your inbox February 2nd, or subscribe to get emails!

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