Biological
invasions
are
increasingly
recognised
as
a
major
global
change
that
erodes
ecosystems,
societal
well-being,
and
economies.
However,
comprehensive
analyses
of
their
economic
ramifications
missing
for
most
national
economies,
despite
rapidly
escalating
costs
globally.
Türkiye
is
highly
vulnerable
to
biological
owing
its
extensive
transport
network
trade
connections
unique
transcontinental
position
at
the
interface
Europe
Asia.
This
study
presents
first
analysis
reported
caused
by
in
Türkiye.
We
used
InvaCost
database
which
compiles
invasive
non-native
species
monetary
costs,
complemented
with
cost
searches
specific
Türkiye,
describe
spatial
taxonomic
attributes
costly
species,
types
temporal
trends.
The
total
attributed
(n=
202
reporting
documents)
amounted
US$
4.1
billion
from
1960
2022.
data
were
only
available
87
out
872
(9.98%).
Costs
biassed
towards
few
taxa,
concerned
less
than
10%
all
country.
Among
impacted
sectors,
agriculture
bore
highest
cost,
reaching
2.85
billion,
followed
fishery
sector
1.20
billion.
Management
(i.e.,
control
eradication)
were,
against
our
expectations,
substantially
higher
damage
(US$
2.89
vs.
28.4
million).
Yearly
rose
exponentially
over
time,
504
million
per
year
2020-2022
predicted
increase
further
next
15-20
years.
also
show
large
deficit
records
compared
other
countries,
suggesting
larger
underestimate
typically
observed.
These
findings
underscore
need
improved
recording
well
preventative
management
strategies
reduce
future
post-invasion
help
inform
decisions
manage
burdens
posed
species.
Our
insights
emphasise
crucial
role
standardised
accurately
estimating
associated
prioritisation
communication
purposes.
BioScience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
73(8), P. 560 - 574
Published: Aug. 1, 2023
Biological
invasions
are
a
global
challenge
that
has
received
insufficient
attention.
Recently
available
cost
syntheses
have
provided
policy-
and
decision
makers
with
reliable
up-to-date
information
on
the
economic
impacts
of
biological
invasions,
aiming
to
motivate
effective
management.
The
resultant
InvaCost
database
is
now
publicly
freely
accessible
enables
rapid
extraction
monetary
information.
This
facilitated
knowledge
sharing,
developed
more
integrated
multidisciplinary
network
researchers,
forged
collaborations
among
diverse
organizations
stakeholders.
Over
50
scientific
publications
so
far
used
detailed
assessments
invasion
costs
across
geographic,
taxonomic,
spatiotemporal
scales.
These
studies
important
can
guide
future
policy
legislative
decisions
management
while
simultaneously
attracting
public
media
We
provide
an
overview
improved
availability,
reliability,
standardization,
defragmentation
costs;
discuss
how
this
enhanced
science
as
discipline;
outline
directions
for
development.
Hydrobiologia,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 30, 2024
Abstract
In
this
review,
we
synthesize
the
current
knowledge
of
biology,
ecology,
and
impact
Sinanodonta
freshwater
mussels
(Bivalvia,
Unionidae),
native
to
East
Asia,
that
have
successfully
invaded
Europe,
Central
America,
North
Africa,
several
Asian
regions.
The
main
introduction
pathways
were
reconstructed
based
on
DNA
sequence
data
distribution
records.
We
show
invasive
lineages
belong
three
species,
namely,
S.
woodiana
s.
str.
(“temperate
invasive”
lineage),
pacifica
(“tropical
lauta
.
Their
generalist
fish-dispersed
larvae,
short
life
span,
high
fecundity,
use
by
humans
for
multiple
purposes,
ability
establish
populations
in
anthropogenically
disturbed
conditions
identified
as
crucial
traits
driving
their
invasions.
Information
consequences
is
scarcer,
but
can
species
through
larval
parasitism,
host
fish/food
competition,
parasite
transmission.
addition,
ecosystem
effects
filtration—biodeposition—excretion
activity
occurrence
massive
die-offs
detected.
Ecosystem
services
disservices
not
yet
been
quantified,
even
at
local
scales,
management
methods
range
are
understudied.
A
better
understanding
impacts,
options
urgently
needed
make
informed
decisions
set
realistic
impactful
restoration
goals.
BioScience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
74(5), P. 340 - 344
Published: March 1, 2024
Abstract
Biological
invasions
have
profound
impacts
on
biodiversity
and
ecosystem
functioning
services,
resulting
in
substantial
economic
health
costs
estimated
the
trillions
of
dollars.
Preventing
managing
biological
are
vital
for
sustainable
development,
aligning
with
goals
United
Nations
Biodiversity
Conference.
However,
some
invasive
species
also
offer
occasional
benefits,
leading
to
divergent
perceptions
among
stakeholders
sectors.
Claims
that
invasion
science
overlooks
positive
contributions
threaten
hinder
proper
impact
assessment
undermine
management.
Quantitatively
balancing
benefits
is
misleading,
because
they
coexist
without
offsetting
each
other.
Any
come
at
a
price,
affecting
communities
regions
differently
over
time.
An
integrated
approach
considering
both
necessary
understanding
effective
management
invasions.
Ecosystem Services,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
67, P. 101628 - 101628
Published: May 8, 2024
While
quantified
environmental
benefits
from
biosecurity
protection
programmes
are
available,
they
remain
scarce,
patchy,
and
context-specific.
This
contributes
to
the
oversight
of
non-market
economic
values
such
as
recreation
conservation
in
practical
decision-making.
To
better
understand
this
situation,
we
conducted
a
systematic
review
focused
on
studies
that
estimated
values.
Our
literature
identified
described
body
knowledge
current
future
initiatives
worldwide.
We
75
completed
between
2000
2020
examined
across
different
ecosystems,
including
forests,
freshwater,
marine
environments.
The
results
indicated
three
main
ecosystem
service
were
biodiversity
enhancement,
recreation,
bundled
forest
services.
Among
valuation
methods,
survey-based
stated
preference
method
called
choice
experiment
was
most
widely
used.
provides
detailed
approach
estimating
multiple
derived
protection.
some
significant
advancements
within
subfield
protection,
particularly
methods
employed.
These
include
integration
approaches,
combining
with
spatial
psychological
methods.
envision
our
findings
will
inform
design
NMV
research.
This,
turn,
equip
decision-makers
develop
more
effective,
collaborative,
inclusive
policies
addressing
issues.
account
for
associated
programmes.
