Scientists believe that international shipping is partly responsible, as barnacles can travel in ballast water or by clinging ...

Many marine organisms use camouflage or mimicry to survive. Barnacles, which are a type of crab, are often mistaken for mollusks. Sea squirts, which are invertebrates, are part of the same phylum as ...

The Arctic’s cold waters have – for the most part – prevented invasive species from migrating north. But with the Arctic ...

Secreting a fast-curing cement, these crustaceans latch themselves on to any hard surface - rocks, boats, whales and walls – and hold on for life. But don’t let these sticky sea creatures fool you.

In a quiet but telling sign of change, researchers have detected an invasive barnacle species in the icy waters of Arctic Canada — a region long considered too cold and remote for most non-native ...

Yachts by their very nature are big investments. Beyond price, is the issue of maintenance. A good crew is needed to keep vessels in ship shape. But time spent in the water takes its toll on a yacht's ...

Researchers say they've found evidence of the first invasive barnacle species in Nunavut's waters – a discovery they believe ...

Researchers say they've found evidence of the first invasive barnacle species in Nunavut's waters – a discovery they believe ...