Invasion Science Institute

University of Florida

There are more than 3,700 non-native species in Florida, and almost 40% of them have been identified as invasive. These species are reshaping ecosystems across the state, from marine and coastal systems to upland habitats, agricultural systems, urban areas, wetlands, and lakes. Invasive species range from agricultural insect and pathogen pests that reduce productivity to aggressive plants that suppress native biodiversity to predators like pythons and lionfish that devastate native wildlife.

The Invasion Science Institute at the University of Florida addresses the pressing challenge of invasive species in Florida, across the US, and globally. The Institute facilitates interdisciplinary research to enhance scientific discovery, develop innovative management solutions, and train the next generation of scientists.

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Updates and Events

Reshaping Nature Symposium

March 31, 2026

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Outstanding Publication Award

Award-winning papers from ISI Affiliates

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Invasive Plants and Ticks

Invasive Plants have the potential to enhance tick-borne diseases

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UF Blog: Invasion Science

  • 2026 York Lecture to focus on space exploration and how it fuels imagination for art and science
    by Chris Vivian
    Humans have studied the beauty of the heavens for millennia, dreaming of traveling and recreating their impression of the stars through art. The year’s exploration of art nd science will be presented on Nov. 16 via the University of Florida’s York […]
  • Sandhills Showstoppers
    by Julie McConnell
    Shortly after taking my current position in Chipley, Florida, we purchased a piece of property in what is affectionately (and ecologically) known as the Sandhills. We built a house and left as much of the lot undisturbed as possible which […]
  • NCBS Intern Report: Drivers on Seagrass Physiology — Maya Palacios
    by Emily Colson
    Written by Maya Palacios, 2026 Undergraduate Summer Intern Introduction Spending my summer in seagrass meadows was eventful, but I’m endlessly grateful that I had the opportunity to intern with Dr. Robbie Lamb and his PhD student, Carter Oleckna. I have […]

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