Fishery reforms for the management of non-indigenous species

P Kleitou, F Crocetta, S Giakoumi, I Giovos… - Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Marine ecosystems are undergoing major transformations due to the establishment and
spread of Non-Indigenous Species (NIS). Some of these organisms have adverse effects, for …

Emerging technologies for invasive insects: the role of engagement

AE Kokotovich, JA Delborne… - Annals of the …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Emerging technologies have the potential to offer new applications for managing invasive
insects. While scientific and technological advancements are vital to realizing this potential …

They are here to stay: the biology and ecology of lionfish (Pterois miles) in the Mediterranean Sea

I Savva, N Chartosia, C Antoniou, P Kleitou… - Journal of Fish …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
The lionfish, Pterois miles, is one of the most recent Lessepsian immigrants into the
Mediterranean Sea, and it poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems in the region. This …

Improving predictions of invasive fish ranges combining functional and ecological traits with environmental suitability under climate change scenarios

A Schickele, P Guidetti, S Giakoumi… - Global Change …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Biological invasions represent one of the main threats to marine biodiversity. From a
conservation perspective, especially in the context of increasing sea warming, it is critical to …

The Case of Lionfish (Pterois miles) in the Mediterranean Sea Demonstrates Limitations in EU Legislation to Address Marine Biological Invasions

P Kleitou, JM Hall-Spencer, I Savva, D Kletou… - Journal of Marine …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The European Regulation (EU) 1143/2014 on Invasive Alien Species entered into force in
2015, with the aim to fulfill regional and international biodiversity goals in a concerted …

Conflicting interests and growing importance of non‐indigenous species in commercial and recreational fisheries of the Mediterranean Sea

P Kleitou, DK Moutopoulos, I Giovos… - Fisheries …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Non‐indigenous species (NIS) are spreading and reshaping Mediterranean Sea biological
communities and fishery resources. The present study used fisheries data and structured …

Regular monitoring and targeted removals can control lionfish in Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas

P Kleitou, S Rees, F Cecconi, D Kletou… - Aquatic …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
A lack of biosecurity in the Suez Canal has combined with global warming and other human
pressures to cause abrupt changes in the Mediterranean Sea. Throughout this region an …

Public's perceptions of marine bioinvasive risks and responsible parties–Implications for social acceptability and better-informed communication in the marine …

CTU Le, ML Campbell - Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2022 - Elsevier
Using the survey data on a representative sample of the New Zealand population, our study
presents a process of understanding citizens' perceptions, identifying patterns in the …

Quantifying public support for culling crown‐of‐thorns starfish (Acanthaster spp.) on the Great Barrier Reef

S Lockie, HA Bartelet, BW Ritchie… - … Science and Practice, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Population surges of crown‐of‐thorns starfish (COTS)(Acanthaster spp.) are a leading cause
of coral cover loss on Australia's Great Barrier Reef (GBR). While COTS culling has been …

Reproductive dynamics of the invasive lionfish (Pterois miles) in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea

FA Mouchlianitis, G Kalaitzi, P Kleitou… - Journal of Fish …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The lionfish Pterois miles invaded the Mediterranean Sea in 2012 and spread fast to the
entire eastern basin. This study provides evidence of successful spawning and the first …