Mason Scientist comments on invasive hammerhead worms

An invasive species native to Southeast Asia is being spotted along the United States coast and has made it's way to Virginia. R. Chris Jones, who specializes in invasive species, says that these worms are not harmful to humans, but can make pets sick if ingested due to the toxins they secrete. 

Read his comments in ABC 8 News (Richmond, VA) and WAVY-TV 10 (Norfolk, VA).

Find out more about Mason Scientist R. Chris Jones. 

Learn more about the Potomac Environmental Research and Education Center (PEREC).