Ocean and coastal ecosystems support life on Earth and many aspects of human well-being.
Covering two-thirds of the planet, the ocean hosts vast biodiversity and modulates the global …

One of the underestimated consequences of marine litter presence on marine environment
is the transportation of fouling species on detritus–a process known as rafting. We undertook …

Recent years have witnessed growing appreciation for the ways in which human-mediated
species introductions have reshaped marine biogeography. Despite this we have yet to …

We show that the high seas are colonized by a diverse array of coastal species, which
survive and reproduce in the open ocean, contributing strongly to its floating community …

Aims The present study is the first attempt to grasp the scale and richness of marine
biological invasions in Macaronesia. We pioneered a comprehensive non‐native species …

The presence of floating marine anthropogenic litter in marine environments increase the
possibility of transportation of fouling organisms using these substrates as a vector, mainly …

Plastic pollution in the oceans is a priority environmental issue. The recent increase in
research on the topic, coupled with growing public awareness, has catalyzed policymakers …

Abstract The Galápagos Islands are recognized for their unique biota and are one of the
world's largest marine protected areas. While invasions by non-indigenous species are …

As human communities become increasingly interconnected through transport and trade,
there has been a concomitant rise in both accidental and intentional species introductions …

In recent decades, maritime traffic has been increasing globally. Introduction vectors
involving ships, hull fouling and ballast water are often cited as having high risk for …