Eating invasive species
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All across the world, invasive species are on the march. These are plants and animals that take over new areas, throwing nature out of balance. If left unchecked, they can destroy local ecosystems, drive native species to extinction - and put local livelihoods at risk.
But people have been finding innovative ways to combat these invaders\\u2026 like eating them!
In Belize, we look at how encouraging local fisherman and restaurants to catch and serve up invasive lionfish has helped control their numbers and protect the local reefs.
Meanwhile in Nashville, Tennessee, we see how one urban shepherd is deploying his flock of sheep - dubbed the \\u2018Nashville Chew Crew\\u2019 - to eat invasive plants and weeds across the city.
Presenter: Myra Anubi\\nReporter: Marisol Amaya\\nProducer/Reporter: Zoe Gelber\\nSeries Producer: Tom Colls\\nSound Mix: Hal Haines\\nEditor: Penny Murphy
email: peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk
Image: A lionfish (Getty Images)
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