An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in NIS Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Diversity DOI Open Access
Argyro Zenetos,

Cristiane DELONGUEVILLE,

Roland Scaillet

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Published: April 18, 2024

This work reports 60 marine alien molluscs, collected by two Belgian citizen scientists, from nine countries across the Mediterranean Sea and of Marmara. Some their published observations concerning collecting dates are compared with year first publication for these molluscs reported in literature, which enabled to backdate some introductions. underlines importance collaboration between volunteers institutional scientists tracing variations changes environment biodiversity.

Language: Английский

Marine extinctions and their drivers DOI Creative Commons
Athanasios Nikolaou, Stelios Katsanevakis

Regional Environmental Change, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(3)

Published: June 24, 2023

Abstract A literature review was conducted to investigate marine global and local extinctions their drivers; the followed PRISMA-EcoEvo guidelines. The data extracted enhanced with status assessments from IUCN Red List. We recorded for 717 species, of which 18 were extinctions. Most these on very localized sub-ecoregion scales. taxonomic group most reported molluscs (31%), by cnidarians (22%), fish (17%) macroalgae (15%). dominant drivers extinction differed group. High mobility taxa driven extinct mainly overexploitation, whereas low pollution, climate change habitat destruction. in Temperate Northern Atlantic (41%) Central Indo-Pacific (30%). Overexploitation historically primary driver However, last three decades, other drivers, such as change, variability, have prevailed published literature. Half species not assessed List, 16% threatened categories. Global environment attributed invasive destruction, trophic cascades, pollution. derived low-confidence data. Inadequate monitoring may lead false reports or silent that are never reported. Improved conservation restoration actions urgently needed halt biodiversity loss.

Language: Английский

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Citizen science reveals the distribution of the invasive harlequin ladybird (Harmonia axyridis Pallas) in Argentina DOI
Victoria Werenkraut, Florencia Baudino, Helen E. Roy

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Biological Invasions, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 22(10), P. 2915 - 2921

Published: July 7, 2020

Language: Английский

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Habitat suitability, niche unfilling and the potential spread of Pterois miles in the Mediterranean Sea DOI
Dimitris Poursanidis, Stefanos Kalogirou, Ernesto Azzurro

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Marine Pollution Bulletin, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 154, P. 111054 - 111054

Published: March 24, 2020

Language: Английский

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The Case of Lionfish (Pterois miles) in the Mediterranean Sea Demonstrates Limitations in EU Legislation to Address Marine Biological Invasions DOI Creative Commons
Periklis Kleitou, Jason M. Hall‐Spencer, Ioannis Savva

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Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 9(3), P. 325 - 325

Published: March 15, 2021

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 a concerted manner. To date, listed 66 (IAS) that are subject legal controls. Only one of these is marine. A recent lionfish (Pterois miles) invasion has been closely monitored Mediterranean detailed risk assessment was made about profound impacts this invasive fish likely have fisheries region. In 2016–21, rapidly became dominant predators along Eastern coasts, yet process for their inclusion EU IAS list lengthy ongoing. There an urgent need learn from experience. Here, we recommend improvements protect marine ecosystems secure jobs people rely coastal resources.

Language: Английский

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Conflicting interests and growing importance of non‐indigenous species in commercial and recreational fisheries of the Mediterranean Sea DOI Creative Commons
Periklis Kleitou, Dimitrios K. Moutopoulos, Ioannis Giovos

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Fisheries Management and Ecology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 29(2), P. 169 - 182

Published: Jan. 10, 2022

Abstract Non‐indigenous species (NIS) are spreading and reshaping Mediterranean Sea biological communities fishery resources. The present study used fisheries data structured interviews to assess the impacts of NIS on recreational commercial fishers in Cyprus. that have been Cyprus for more than two decades were mostly perceived by local as native, with high market value considered be beneficial, venomous or poisonous deleterious. Pufferfishes (Tetraodontidae) identified causing significant economic damage, which undermines sustainability fishing sector. most popular highly priced rabbitfishes ( Siganus spp.). In terms landings, six non‐indigenous taxa contributed over a quarter total landing half during summer season. results emphasised multifaceted interactions sector, how policy objectives may not align social interests.

Language: Английский

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New Alien Mediterranean Biodiversity Records 2020 DOI Open Access
Michel Bariche, Sara Al Mabruk,

MARIA AYCA ATEŞ

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Mediterranean Marine Science, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 21(1), P. 129 - 129

Published: April 2, 2020

The current article presents 18 new records from seven Mediterranean countries. These include one rhodophyte, fournudibranchs, two crustaceans, stingray and 10 bony fishes. They are grouped by country as follows: Lebanon - first record ofthe Striped bass Morone saxatilis, the Himantura leoparda, Areolate grouper Epinephelus areolatus Spot-finporcupinefish Diodon hystrix various parts of country; Turkey invasive red alga Grateloupia turuturufrom sea Marmara (region Bandırma), slug Goniobranchus obsoletus crab Arcania brevifrons theGulf Antalya cladoceran Pleopis schmackeri several locations along Aegean Sea; Cyprus thealien Berthellina citrina region Cape Greco an observation a butterflyfish Heniochus sp. northeasternside island; Greece alien Anteaeolidiella lurana Heraklion in Creteand Atlantic spadefish Chaetodipterus faber Black surgeonfish Acanthurus cfr gahhm SalaminaIsland; Slovenia Thecacera pennigera Izola; Italy hybrid bass(Morone saxatilis × chrysops) northern Tyrrhenian Sea goldfish Carassius auratus fromthe Apulia; Libya Red goatfish Parupeneus forsskali African Acanthurusmonroviae, respectively eastern (Al-Tamimi area) western shore (Al-Khums area).

Language: Английский

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Non-indigenous species in Mediterranean ports: A knowledge baseline DOI
Jonathan Tempesti, Maria Cristina Mangano, Joachim Langeneck

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Marine Environmental Research, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 161, P. 105056 - 105056

Published: June 29, 2020

Language: Английский

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Regular monitoring and targeted removals can control lionfish in Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas DOI Creative Commons
Periklis Kleitou, Siân E. Rees,

Francesco Cecconi

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Aquatic Conservation Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 31(10), P. 2870 - 2882

Published: July 21, 2021

Abstract A lack of biosecurity in the Suez Canal has combined with global warming and other human pressures to cause abrupt changes Mediterranean Sea. Throughout this region an influx species is influencing outcome efforts protect restore nature. Despite calls for targeted removals invasive from protected areas, there limited information about effectiveness course action both ecological a socio‐economic perspective. In study, coordinated lionfish ( Pterois miles ) by volunteers/scuba divers at three marine sites Cyprus were conducted. The removal efficiency was monitored using visual‐census surveys citizen science data. Removals significantly decreased numbers but long‐term suppression would require monitoring repetition when necessary, since population recovery sometimes rapid. Citizen yielded data needed understand guide timing events, characterized large variation potential outliers, highlighting need sample sizes. Questionnaire used assess social impact participation removals; these showed that involvement had strong positive on knowledge motivation support conservation activities – even willing pay extra remove lionfish. Management reforms be capitalize societal motivation, enable effective scuba divers, competent authorities. EU aims least 30% waters 2030. Removal events could help shield selected adverse effects same time establish links local communities, strengthening sustainable use systems corporate levels.

Language: Английский

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Harnessing Fishers’ local knowledge and their perceptions: Opportunities to improve management of coastal fishing in Mediterranean marine protected areas DOI Creative Commons
Ibrahim Boubekri, Hubert Mazurek,

Abdallah Borhane Djebar

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Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 344, P. 118456 - 118456

Published: June 27, 2023

Language: Английский

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Hurdles and opportunities in implementing marine biosecurity systems in data-poor regions DOI Creative Commons
Susana Carvalho, Hailey Shchepanik, Eva Aylagas

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BioScience, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 73(7), P. 494 - 512

Published: July 1, 2023

Abstract Managing marine nonindigenous species (mNIS) is challenging, because environments are highly connected, allowing the dispersal of across large spatial scales, including geopolitical borders. Cross-border inconsistencies in biosecurity management can promote spread mNIS borders, and incursions often go unnoticed or unreported. Collaborative surveillance programs enhance early detection mNIS, when response may still be possible, foster capacity building around a common threat. Regional international databases curated for inform local monitoring real-time information exchange on concern. When combined, reference libraries, publicly available databases, predictive modeling facilitate development regions lacking baseline data. Biosecurity should practical, feasible, cost-effective, mainly focused prevention detection, built collaboration coordination government, nongovernment organizations, stakeholders, citizens rapid response.

Language: Английский

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