We summarized existing knowledge on Dreissena polymorpha (the zebra mussel) and D. r.
bugensis (the quagga mussel), including data on their taxonomy, systematics, evolution, life …

The ecosystem services approach to conservation is becoming central to environmental
policy decision making. While many negative biological invasion-driven impacts on …

This article reviews the international literature on the natural enemies of Dreissena spp.—
bivalves which internationally have strong impacts on aquatic ecosystems, industries …

The invasive round goby has established a viable population within 9 years of its first
introduction to Lithuanian coastal waters (SE Baltic Sea). During its expansion phase …

Some species of birds react to climate change by reducing the distance they travel during
migration. The Odra River Estuary in the Baltic Sea is important for wintering waterfowl and …

Bycatch, the unintended capture of animals other than target fish, is one of the most
important anthropogenic threats to seabirds worldwide. This problem has been relatively …

Estuaries and coastal lagoons, semi-enclosed inland water bodies, are highly productive
systems and function as a transitional zone between land and sea. 2. In the Baltic Sea Area …

For Greater Scaup Aythya marila, classified as 'Vulnerable'on the European Red List of
Birds, the south-western Baltic Sea is one of the most important wintering sites in Europe. In …

Dreissenid mussels are successful aquatic invaders which have spread rapidly throughout
North America following their arrival from Eurasia approximately 35 years ago. Reservoirs in …

Native and alkylated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were examined in the
muscle, liver, kidneys, and lungs of greater scaup (Aythya marila) and great crested grebe …