The hawaiian islands are home to many endangered species. why do you think the hawaii department of agriculture is so strict about allowing nonnative species onto the islands? . a.. it is so strict because a foreign species could mate with a native species and create a new species.. b.. it is so strict because a foreign species could become a problem for tourism.. c.. it is so strict because a foreign species could compete with a native species and drive it to extinction.. d.. it is so strict because a foreign species may not be able to survive in a new environment.