According to SPC, alien species currently threatening Pacific ecosystems include: the small fire ant, recorded in Guam; the establishment and spread of the cocoa pod borer; the giant African snail; the coconut rhinoceros beetle; papaya crown rot; as well as parthenium weed and meremia vine.
1 December 2011: The executive committee of the Plant Protection Organisation met to address alien species currently threatening Pacific ecosystems. The meeting was convened by the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC), as part of its efforts to assist Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs) in plant protection, animal health standard setting, and disease protection.
The committee convened in Nadi, Fiji, from 1-3 December 2011, and addressed species including: the small fire ant, recorded in Guam; the establishment and spread of the cocoa pod borer; the giant African snail; the coconut rhinoceros beetle; papaya crown rot; parthenium weed and meremia vine. [SPC Press Release]