Videos: Species

Invasive watermilfoil in Maine, 1970-2012

Submitted by vitalteach on Thu, 2012-03-22 20:31

This video uses the Vital Signs map to track invasive variable watermilfoil from 1970-2012! Watch this species spread over time.

Grab the Map Guide called "How can I see if a species is spreading?" to see how this video was made, and to do this type of change over time analysis yourself with other species!

Project Information
Species: 
Habitat: 
Freshwater - In a pond or lake
Resources I used to create this project: 
Vital Signs map data, iMovie
How should others reference your work?: 
Invasive Variable Watermilfoil in Maine 1970-2012, Vital Signs Program, Dana Hutchins, March 2012

Bullies versus benefactors: Natives vs. Invasives

Submitted by Jamien Jacobs on Mon, 2012-01-23 10:26

Students created a video PSA explaining the ecological benefits of planting natives instead of using "bully plants" like bittersweet.

Project Information
City or Town: 
Falmouth
School or Organization: 
Friends School of Portland
Species: 
Scientific name:
Celastrus orbiculatus
Common name:
Asian bittersweet
Habitat: 
Upland - Forest
Resources I used to create this project: 
Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants By Douglas W. Tallamy, Timber Press, 2009.
How should others reference your work?: 
Friends School, Bullies vs. Benefactors, Vital Signs Program, 10/10/11

Dedham Looks for Didymo

Submitted by gmri on Tue, 2011-11-08 12:57

The students at Dedham School had a close call with a didymo look alike. With the help of these citizen scientists, Paul Gregory at the DEP was able to determine that didymo was NOT FOUND in Mill Stream.

Check out the video they made to share their experience.

Project Information
School or Organization: 
Dedham School
Species: 
Scientific name:
Didymosphenia geminata
Common name:
Didymo
Habitat: 
Freshwater - In a stream or river
How should others reference your work?: 
Dedham School, Mission: Rock snot, Vital Signs Program, 11/8/11

Change over time movie

Submitted by gmri on Thu, 2011-11-03 15:48

This movie shows how the presence of an invasive species can change over time.

Project Information
Resources I used to create this project: 
iMovie, Vital Signs map
How should others reference your work?: 
gmri, Change over time, Vital Signs Program, 11/03/11

Japanese Knotweed Video by Abby, Miranda, Catie, Samantha, and others

Submitted by meyerli on Thu, 2011-06-16 12:54

Click this link to see our video about Japanese knotweed!

http://staff.memorial.spsd.org/meyerLi/MeyerVids2011/JapaneseKnotweedAbb...

Project Information
City or Town: 
South Portland
School or Organization: 
Memorial Middle School
Species: 
Scientific name:
Fallopia japonica
Common name:
Japanese knotweed
Habitat: 
Upland - Developed areas
Resources I used to create this project: 
computer, vital signs website, creativity
How should others reference your work?: 
http://staff.memorial.spsd.org/meyerLi/MeyerVids2011/JapaneseKnotweedAbby.html

Japanese Knotweed Video Lydia & Jessica

Submitted by meyerli on Thu, 2011-06-16 12:52

Click this link to see our video about Japanese knotweed!

http://staff.memorial.spsd.org/meyerLi/MeyerVids2011/JapaneseknotweedLyd...

Project Information
City or Town: 
South Portland
School or Organization: 
Memorial Middle School
Species: 
Scientific name:
Fallopia japonica
Common name:
Japanese knotweed
Resources I used to create this project: 
computer, vital signs, creativity
How should others reference your work?: 
http://staff.memorial.spsd.org/meyerLi/MeyerVids2011/JapaneseknotweedLydia.html

Japanese Knotweed Video by Meaghan & Maddie

Submitted by meyerli on Thu, 2011-06-16 12:45

Click this link to see our video about Japanese knotweed!
http://staff.memorial.spsd.org/meyerLi/MeyerVids2011/MeaghanMaddieJK.html

Project Information
City or Town: 
South Portland
School or Organization: 
Memorial Middle School
Species: 
Scientific name:
Fallopia japonica
Common name:
Japanese knotweed
Habitat: 
Upland - Developed areas
Resources I used to create this project: 
computer, Vital Signs Website, Creativity
How should others reference your work?: 
http://staff.memorial.spsd.org/meyerLi/MeyerVids2011/MeaghanMaddieJK.html

NYTimes Video about Lionfish invading the Florida keys, Caribbean

Submitted by gbh on Wed, 2010-11-24 14:05

This is a video about the expanding range and impact of lionfish, an invasive, poisonous, rapidly-reproducing fish in the Florida Keys and Caribbean. The footage follows a team of citizens competing in a tournament to catch lionfish. Tournaments like these are being used in an attempt to control the invasive fish and protect the native marine species that the lionfish are threatening.

Project Information
City or Town: 
Florida Keys
Resources I used to create this project: 
I didn't create this project myself, I'm just sharing it here. I found it on the New York Times homepage on November 24, 2010.
How should others reference your work?: 
New York Times, Science Times, November 22, 2010, http://video.nytimes.com/video/2010/11/22/science/12480

Mackworth Island Day, Spring 2009

Submitted by vitalteach on Wed, 2009-11-04 15:04

Students at Mackworth Island's Friends School in Falmouth team up with resource managers, citizen groups, and fellow students to carry out a Japanese Knotweed Eradication Project.

The video is narrated in fine fashion by Lee Chisholm, Friends School teacher and Vital Signs advisor.

Project Information
City or Town: 
Falmouth
School or Organization: 
Friends School
Species: 
Scientific name:
Fallopia japonica
Common name:
Japanese knotweed
Habitat: 
Upland - Forest
Resources I used to create this project: 
iMovie
How should others reference your work?: 
Lee Chisholm, Friends School, Japanese Knotweed Eradication Project, Vital Signs Program, Spring 2009
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