Water hyacinths reproduce rapidly and form dense mats on rivers and lakes, blocking sunlight from reaching underwater plants while depleting oxygen levels in water bodies.
Another notorious invader in this delicate ecosystem is the water hyacinth, a floating aquatic plant originating from South America but now found across many continents. Water hyacinths reproduce rapidly and form dense mats on rivers and lakes, blocking sunlight from reaching underwater plants while depleting oxygen levels in water bodies. This disrupts aquatic ecosystems and negatively impacts fish populations by reducing their access to food and spawning grounds.