### Question
How does STANDARDS AND ENFORCEMENT define aquatic nuisance species?


### Answer
Under *33 U.S.C. § 1322*, **aquatic nuisance species** is defined as:

> a nonindigenous species that threatens—


(i) the diversity or abundance of a native species

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 1322*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER III-STANDARDS AND ENFORCEMENT**

