IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature

Invasive species one of most dangerous threats to our islands, says President of Palau

26 July 2007 | News story

A world-renowned lake in Palau, an island nation 800km east of the Philippines, is currently being invaded by a prolific species of anemone. It is taking over more than half of Jellyfish Lake, a tourist attraction that lures thousands of visitors to Palau each month.