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Hey, nature enthusiasts and eco-warriors! Ever heard of Tungog Lake in beautiful Kinabatangan, Sabah? It's a place brimming with life, a vital part of the Lower Kinabatangan's rich biodiversity. But beneath its tranquil surface (and sometimes, on it!), a silent battle is raging. Our villain? A sneaky, super-spreading plant known as Salvinia molesta – or as we like to call it, the "Green Goliath"! When Green Goes Bad: The Danger Lurking in Tungog Imagine a lake, once teeming with diverse aquatic life, slowly suffocating under a thick, verdant carpet. That's exactly what happened to Tungog Lake after the floods of 2001. Our unwelcome guest, Salvinia molesta, hitched a ride and decided to make itself at home. By 2003, it had thrown a literal green blanket over the entire lake! So, what's so menacing about a pretty green plant? Well, this isn't your garden-variety lily pad. Salvinia molesta is an invasive species, and its unchecked growth unleashes a cascade ...