On The March: The Alarming Spread Of Invasive Species In Australia
From Beyond Infinity by Piers Cunningham
September 15, 2025 · 45 min
About this episode
Piers and Simon Mulvany discuss the alarming spread of invasive species in Australia and their impact on the environment.
Piers and bee-keeper activist Simon Mulvany dive into the spread of invasive species around the continent. We explore the devastating impact of the Varroa mite on bee populations, the algal blooms poisoning South Australia's coastline and the devastation of century old trees in Perth by the shot hole borer. There is now an urgent need for action to protect our unique and fragile ecosystems.
People in this episode
Host: Piers Cunningham
Guest: Simon Mulvany
Topics covered
- invasive species
- bee populations
- environmental impact
- ecosystems
- algal blooms
- tree devastation
Keywords
- invasive species
- Australia
- Varroa mite
- algal blooms
- shot hole borer
- bee populations
- ecosystems
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Varroa mite, shot hole borer
Places: Australia, South Australia, Perth
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