Floridians asked to report invasive Asian swamp eel sightings

State of play: The eels, native to Southeast Asia, were first spotted in Florida almost 30 years ago and have spread to other states like Georgia and Hawaii.

• And these suckers are seemingly indestructible. They thrive in many aquatic environments, reproduce like crazy and have a wide-ranging appetite.

Threat level: Scientists are worried they'll invade more waterways and wreak havoc on biodiversity and the fishing industry.

How to help: Report your sightings using one of these methods:

• The U.S. Geological Survey Nonindigenous Aquatic Species website.
• The University of Georgia invasive species mapping website.
• The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's 888-Ive-Got-1 hotline.