In this review, we describe the history, pathways and vectors of the biological invasion of the
azooxanthellate coral Tubastraea (Scleractinia: Dendrophylliidae) throughout the world. In …

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 …

Non-indigenous species (NIS) can cause substantial change in ecosystems and as marine
invasives they can become a major threat to coastal and subtidal habitats. In September …

Managing marine nonindigenous species (mNIS) is challenging, because marine
environments are highly connected, allowing the dispersal of species across large spatial …

The purpose of this paper is to analyse tourist's awareness of biosecurity measures in
Ireland. The author's recognised tourist vectoring from outdoor recreation can increase the …

Successful detection of introduced marine pests (IMP) relies upon effective surveillance.
However, the expedience of responding following IMP detection is often dependent upon …

Sea chests are arguably the most problematic vessel niche areas with respect to managing
and preventing marine biofouling. This is partly due to the design and location of these …

Increasing recognition of the threat which invasive non-native species present to ecological
and economic assets has led to a recent surge in international, regional and national …

The desiccation tolerance of biofouling taxa (adults and early life-stages) was determined
under both controlled and 'realistic'field conditions. Adults of the ascidian Ciona spp. died …

Effectively managing non-indigenous marine species risks demands swift, transparent
decisions amid limited data and in an environment where conflicting interest across …