Biological Invasions in Conservation Planning: A Global Systematic Review

Frontiers in Marine Science, Journal Year: 2018, Volume and Issue: 5

Published: May 25, 2018

Biological invasions threaten biodiversity in terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems, requiring substantial conservation management efforts. To examine how the planning literature addresses biological if environment could benefit from experiences terrestrial systems, we conducted a global systematic review. Out of 1149 scientific articles mentioning both 'conservation planning' 'alien' or any its alternative terms, 70 met our selection criteria. Most studies were related to environment, while only 10% focused on one. The main targets species (mostly vertebrates) rather than habitats ecosystems. Apart being mentioned, alien considered concern for 46% cases, mitigation measures proposed 13% cases. vast majority (73%) ignored even their negative impacts recognized. In 20% studies, highly invaded areas avoided planning, 6% cases such prioritized conservation. latter case, two opposing approaches led areas: either native treated equally setting targets, i.e. also as ecological features protection, more commonly sites implementation actions control eradicate invasive species. When 'avoid' approach was followed, most impacted excluded included estimation cost function be minimized. that followed 'protect' dealt with but transferred environment. Gaps needs further research are discussed propose an 11-step framework account into design.

Language: Английский

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The generic impact scoring system (GISS): a standardized tool to quantify the impacts of alien species

Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Journal Year: 2016, Volume and Issue: 188(5)

Published: April 29, 2016

Language: Английский

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Plastic as a Vector of Dispersion for Marine Species With Invasive Potential. A Review

Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 9

Published: May 26, 2021

Plastic debris constitutes up to 87% of marine litter and represents one the most frequently studied vectors for alien species with invasive potential in last 15 years. This review addresses an integrated analysis different factors involved impact plastic as a vector dispersal species. The sources entry materials into ocean are identified well how they move between habitats affecting each trophic level producing hot spots accumulation ocean. characterization has provided information about inherent properties plastics which have led its on ocean: persistence, buoyancy, variety terms chemical composition, all facilitate colonization by macro microscopic along dispersion throughout oceans ecosystems. study differences biocolonization according composition fundamental regarding invasion process mediated plastic, highlighted gaps knowledge this process. A wide range attached been documented recurrent phyla found from potentially macrofauna toxic microorganisms, capable causing great damage places far away their origin. seems be more efficient than natural oceanic rafts carrying taxa such Arthropoda, Annelida, Mollusca. Although differential polymers is not clear, might determine community where we can find both pathogens virulent antibiotic resistance genes. allow it widely dispersed practically compartments, making material effective means transport many that could become invasive.

Language: Английский

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On the Atlantic blue crab ( Callinectes sapidus Rathbun 1896) in southern European coastal waters: Time to turn a threat into a resource?

Fisheries Research, Journal Year: 2017, Volume and Issue: 194, P. 1 - 8

Published: May 15, 2017

Language: Английский

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Dynamics of biological invasions and pathways over time: a case study of a temperate coastal sea

Biological Invasions, Journal Year: 2016, Volume and Issue: 19(3), P. 799 - 813

Published: Nov. 5, 2016

Language: Английский

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Marine alien species in Italy: A contribution to the implementation of descriptor D2 of the marine strategy framework directive

Mediterranean Marine Science, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 12, 2019

The re-examination of marine alien species or Non-indigenous (NIS) reported in Italian Seas by December 2018, is here provided, particularly focusing on establishment success, year first record, origin, potential invasiveness, and likely pathways. Furthermore, their distribution assessed according to subregions outlined the European Union (EU) Marine Strategy Framework Directive: Adriatic Sea (ADRIA), Ionian Central Mediterranean (CMED), Western (WMED). In Italy, 265 NIS have been detected with highest number being recorded CMED (154 species) WMED (151 species), followed ADRIA (143). Most these were more than one subregion. that established stable populations are 180 (68%), among which 26 exhibited invasive traits.Among taxa involved, Macrophyta rank 65 taxa. Fifty-five them at least subregion, mostly CMED. Crustacea second 48 taxa, Polychaeta 43 Mollusca 29 Pisces 28 mainly from period 2012-2017, 44 new recorded, resulting approximately entry every two months. Approximately half (~52%) Italy most arrived through transport-stowaway pathway related shipping traffic (~28% as biofoulers, ~22% ballast waters, ~2% hitchhikers). common unaided movement currents (~19%), transport-contaminant farmed shellfishes (~18%). Unaided for Fisshes, especially Escapes confinement account ~3% release nature NIS. present hotspots introductions defined recipient area/location Italy. hotspot Venice accounts introduced 50 newly CMED, introduction Taranto Catania Gulfs, hosting 21 records each. Strait Sicily represents a crossroad between Atlantic Ocean Indo-Pacific area. WMED, bioinvasions include Gulfs Naples, Genoa Livorno.This review can serve an updated baseline future coordination harmonization monitoring initiatives under international, EU regional policies, compilation data programs, rapid assessment surveys.

Language: Английский

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Prioritizing marine invasive alien species in the European Union through horizon scanning

Aquatic Conservation Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 30(4), P. 794 - 845

Published: March 7, 2020

Abstract The disproportionately low presence of marine species in the list invasive alien (IAS) Union concern European (EU) Regulation 1143/2014 does not fully acknowledge threat they pose to EU environment. In this study, first EU‐scale Horizon Scanning (HS) focusing on was performed, aiming deliver a ranked that should be high priority for risk assessment (Article 5 IAS Regulation). Species absent from or with limited distribution waters were targeted. total, 363 initially screened HS by panel experts, including broad range taxonomic groups. scored their likelihood arrival, establishment, spread, and impact waters. A consensus workshop 267 species, subset 26 prioritized species. These are considered mainly introduced shipping (fouling ballast water), via Suez Canal, aquaculture activities. also scrutinized terms feasibility management; 18 them suggested performing assessments basis Regulation. Since biological invasions dynamic connected accelerated globalization diversified human activities, we recommend repeated periodically review already listed assess new ones.

Language: Английский

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Twelve Recommendations for Advancing Marine Conservation in European and Contiguous Seas

Frontiers in Marine Science, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 7

Published: Oct. 22, 2020

Like most ocean regions today, the European and contiguous seas experience cumulative impacts from local human activities global pressures. They are largely in poor environmental condition with deteriorating trends. Despite several success stories, policies for marine conservation fall short of being effective. Acknowledging challenges conservation, a four-year multi-national network, MarCons, supported collaborative efforts to bridge gap between science, management policy, aiming contribute reversing present negative By consolidating large network more than 100 scientists 26 countries, conducting series workshops over four years (2016-2020), MarCons analysed challenges, opportunities obstacles advancing seas. Here, we synthesize major issues that emerged this analysis make 12 key recommendations policy makers, managers, researchers. To increase effectiveness planning, recommend (1) designing coherent networks protected areas (MPAs) framework spatial planning (MSP) applying systematic principles, including re-evaluation existing zones, (2) MPA within broader transboundary framework, (3) implementing integrated land-freshwater-sea approaches. address inadequate or poorly informed management, (4) developing adaptive plans all sites Natura 2000 revising (5) embedding effects assessments into risk process making them operational, (6) promoting actions reach 'good status' waters. account change further (7) strategies change, (8) incorporating biological invasions prioritizing control invasive species. Finally, improve current practices may compromise actions, (9) reinforcing collection high-quality open-access data, (10) improving mechanisms public participation (11) goals full collaboration stakeholders, (12) addressing gender inequality sciences conservation.

Language: Английский

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Double trouble: the implications of climate change for biological invasions

NeoBiota, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 62, P. 463 - 487

Published: Oct. 15, 2020

The implications of climate change for biological invasions are multifaceted and vary along the invasion process. Changes in vectors pathways likely to manifest changes transport routes destinations, together with altered transit times traffic volume. Ultimately, nature why, how, where biota transported introduced will pose biosecurity challenges. These challenges require increased human institutional capacity, as well proactive responses such improved early detection, adaptation present protocols innovative legal instruments. Invasion success spread expected be moderated by physiological response alien native environmental ensuing biotic interactions. turn affect management actions aimed at eradicating, containing, mitigating invasions, necessitating an adaptive approach that is sensitive potentially unanticipated outcomes.

Language: Английский

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Status and Trends in the Rate of Introduction of Marine Non-Indigenous Species in European Seas

Diversity, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(12), P. 1077 - 1077

Published: Dec. 6, 2022

Invasive alien species are a major worldwide driver of biodiversity change. The current study lists verified records non-indigenous (NIS) in European marine waters until 2020, with the purpose establishing baseline, assessing trends, and discussing appropriate threshold values for good environmental status (GES) according to relevant legislation. All NIS were by national experts trends presented six-year assessment periods from 1970 2020 Union Marine Strategy Framework Directive. Altogether, 874 have been introduced Mediterranean Sea North-East Atlantic Ocean hosting most introductions. Overall, number new introductions has steadily increased since 2000. annual rate reached 21 seas within last period (2012–2017). This increase is likely due human activities research efforts that intensified during early 21st century Seas. As Europe not environmentally, nor geographically homogenous, setting GES requires regional expertise. Further, once management measures operational, pathway-specific would enable effectiveness such measures.

Language: Английский

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