From Asian clams to zebra mussels, aquatic invasive species are emerging as a major environmental threat. They harm native fish and wildlife, permanently alter habitats, and lead to billions of dollars in costs.

Invasion of the Habitat Snatchers uses live displays, video and hands-on activities to demonstrate how invasive species enter and affect new environments, the factors that influence an invader’s “success,” and how each of us can prevent future invasions.

Learn about aquatic invaders that threaten the Pacific Northwest, how they arrive and how they can be controlled. Get a close-up look at ballast water “hitchhikers,” Spin the "Wheel of Misfortune" to learn about invasion risks or play the role of an aquatic invader in an interactive survival game.

Invasion of the Habitat Snatchers is open now. Watch our current events page for more!

Read about our other exhibits