Uncertainties and validation of alien species catalogues: The Mediterranean as an example
The meticulous revision by taxonomic experts of established alien species in the
Mediterranean resulted in a major revision of the list proposed by Galil et al.(2016), with 73 …
Mediterranean resulted in a major revision of the list proposed by Galil et al.(2016), with 73 …
Plastic as a vector of dispersion for marine species with invasive potential. A review
JC García-Gómez, M Garrigós… - Frontiers in Ecology and …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Plastic debris constitutes up to 87% of marine litter and represents one of the most frequently
studied vectors for marine alien species with invasive potential in the last 15 years. This …
studied vectors for marine alien species with invasive potential in the last 15 years. This …
A massive update of non-indigenous species records in Mediterranean marinas
The Mediterranean Sea is home to over 2/3 of the world's charter boat traffic and hosts an
estimated 1.5 million recreational boats. Studies elsewhere have demonstrated marinas as …
estimated 1.5 million recreational boats. Studies elsewhere have demonstrated marinas as …
Role of commercial harbours and recreational marinas in the spread of non-indigenous fouling species
J Ferrario, S Caronni, A Occhipinti-Ambrogi… - Biofouling, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
The role of commercial harbours as sink and source habitats for non-indigenous species
(NIS) and the role of recreational boating for their secondary spread were investigated by …
(NIS) and the role of recreational boating for their secondary spread were investigated by …
Contrasting global genetic patterns in two biologically similar, widespread and invasive Ciona species (Tunicata, Ascidiacea)
S Bouchemousse, JDD Bishop, F Viard - Scientific reports, 2016 - nature.com
Human-mediated dispersal interplays with natural processes and complicates
understanding of the biogeographical history of species. This is exemplified by two invasive …
understanding of the biogeographical history of species. This is exemplified by two invasive …
[PDF][PDF] Saronikos Gulf: a hotspot area for alien species in the Mediterranean Sea.
A Zenetos, P Ovalis, S Giakoumi… - BioInvasions …, 2020 - researchgate.net
Shipping is the greatest pathway of non-indigenous species (NIS) introductions, and port
areas are considered as alien hotspots. In this study, we analyzed data covering a 112-year …
areas are considered as alien hotspots. In this study, we analyzed data covering a 112-year …
Cryptic Diversity and Database Errors Challenge Non-indigenous Species Surveys: An Illustration With Botrylloides spp. in the English Channel and Mediterranean …
Molecular tools have been extensively used in recent decades to examine biological
invasion processes, and are increasingly being adopted as efficient tools to support non …
invasion processes, and are increasingly being adopted as efficient tools to support non …
Macrobenthic fouling assemblages and NIS success in a Mediterranean port: The role of use destination
Macrozoobenthic fouling assemblages were studied in the port area of Livorno, focusing on
the occurrence of non-indigenous species (NIS). Sampling was carried out at ten sites …
the occurrence of non-indigenous species (NIS). Sampling was carried out at ten sites …
Ascidian biodiversity in the shallow waters of the Madeira Archipelago: Fouling studies on artificial substrates and new records
Ascidians are recognized as major invaders on a global scale, found from the poles to the
tropics and from shallow to deep sea waters with approximately 3000 known described …
tropics and from shallow to deep sea waters with approximately 3000 known described …
Cities Shape the Diversity and Spread of Nonnative Species
The globalization of trade and increased human mobility have facilitated the introduction
and spread of nonnative species, posing significant threats to biodiversity and human well …
and spread of nonnative species, posing significant threats to biodiversity and human well …