Summary Article
In the chosen article, Emma Rosenthal, highlights the intrusion of the invasive species, lionfish, into the Pacific and Indian oceans. Lionfish preys on small juvenile fish in the coral reefs and has very few predators, contributing to the population explosion of this rapidly breeding invasive species. The article underscores the problem of invasive species, which has disturbed the coral reef ecosystem and emphasizes on the benefits and potential hazards of human consumption of invasive species.
The article assists in understanding the course work related to ecosystem and communities. The invasive species such as lionfish growing in the coral reefs can supersede the other beneficial fishes in their environment and hence affect the downstream food chain. A meticulous understanding of the course outline is helpful in better understanding the impact of invasive species on the ecosystem and enables us to better appreciate the concepts of food chains and pyramid indicated in the article.The article has effectively demonstrated the existence of unique invasive species and the huge environmental impact it can bring about on the ecosystem as well as on human life.
As an environmentally conscious person, I and my family and friends would definitely contemplate the idea of incorporating invasive species in our diet and volunteer in the various campaigns, involved in their extermination. Although it would seem very tempting to participate in these environmental programs favoring the elimination of invasive species, it is significant to acknowledge the caveats of safety and health risks of these species. While I was already informed about the presence of invasive species and their environmental effects, this article has made me aware of the novel option of consuming these invasive species to contribute towards the environment. It successfully informs the reader of the advantages and the caveats of consumption of invasive species.
Works cited
Rosenthal, E. "Answer for Invasive Species: Put It on a Plate and Eat It." NYTimes.com 2011.
