Uncertainty in Marine Species Distribution Modelling: Trying to Locate Invasion Hotspots for Pterois miles in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea

Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(6), P. 729 - 729

Published: May 26, 2022

Biological invasions are considered among the largest threats to native biodiversity. The Mediterranean Sea, connecting Indo-Pacific and Atlantic oceans, is characterized as a global marine invasion hotspot, due multitude of human pathways vectors such shipping, aquaculture, tourism, opening Suez Canal, which have led introduction nearly 700 alien species into Sea. Among introduced, lionfish Pterois miles could be fastest spreading invasive fish last decade (2012–2022) has been recorded in all countries eastern reaching far north Croatia. Here, we present Bayesian additive regression tree modelling framework for an updated distribution map under current future climate conditions. All uncertainty sources used, these available from Bio-Oracle, unique predictors database. Important outputs approach model’s inadequacy accurately predict most recent expansion Adriatic estimation, that high areas with confirmed occurrence individuals, simulations can help decision makers policy officers understand model limitations take more informed actions.

Language: Английский

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New record of Chromis weberi (Actinopterygii: Ovalentaria: Pomacentridae) from Jeju Island, southern Korea

Acta Ichthyologica Et Piscatoria, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 53, P. 89 - 94

Published: June 6, 2023

Discovering tropical marine species outside of their distribution limits is important for evaluating the impact climate change on ecosystems. One specimen (31.6 mm standard length) a fish, Chromis weberi Fowler et Bean, 1928, representing family Pomacentridae, was first recorded from Jeju Island, Korea, 8 December 2021. It characterized by black posterior margins preopercle and opercle upper lower lobes caudal fin. A this collected Munseom distinguished xanthura (Bleeker, 1854) based distinct differences in tips fin lobes, which are not C. . In addition, easily other four genus , mitochondrial DNA cytochrome c oxidase subunit I gene sequence (345 bp), with genetic distances ranging 0.130 to 0.252. This study documents record temperate Korean waters, implying poleward range expansion species. The name ‘geom-eun-jeom-ggo-ri-ja-ri-dom’ has been proposed

Language: Английский

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Spatiotemporal patterns of public attention to invasive species across an invasion front: a case study of lionfish (Pterois miles) from the Mediterranean Sea

Biological Invasions, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 26(11), P. 3913 - 3927

Published: Aug. 12, 2024

Abstract Understanding societal interest in invasive species is crucial as greater public attention can support the success of conservation efforts. One main challenges monitoring to absence near-real-time indicators track large-scale spatiotemporal dynamics attention. However, digital revolution has opened up new opportunities develop such research and management. Here, we aim evaluate awareness lionfish ( Pterois miles ) Mediterranean Sea investigate patterns along its invasion front by using Google search volumes a proxy for We implemented topic searches download from 2013 2022 used these data test two hypotheses: (1) countries experiencing exhibit higher than those without lionfish, (2) invaded countries, peaks around arrival year, followed decline baseline levels. Our study confirmed first hypothesis, showing countries. temporal did not fully align with year arrival, suggesting that socio-political complexity region (e.g., cultural trends or internet accessibility), may be key aspect consider future studies. Overall our shows sources provide unique opportunity monitor social aspects biological invasions low associated costs quick access great amount generated users.

Language: Английский

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Modelling the rise of invasive lionfish in the Mediterranean

Marine Biology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 172(1)

Published: Dec. 16, 2024

Abstract The spread of the Indo-Pacific lionfish Pterois miles into Atlantic Ocean represents a well-known example successful invasion. Lionfish have successfully invaded Atlantic, aided by biological traits such as high thermal tolerance, adaptability to various salinities, fecundity, conspicuous defences and generalist feeding habits. Mediterranean Sea is now experiencing an early-stage invasion, spreading westward from eastern Mediterranean, likely through Suez Canal. Using ecological niche modelling under climate scenarios, we predict potential lionfish, identifying regions low habitat suitability. Predictions indicate significant expansion, especially in central greater warming scenarios. This expansion could lead substantial declines native species, decimation commercially important fish stocks trophic cascades, severely impacting local economies marine biodiversity. Urgent understanding management impacts are essential, given their established presence western documented consequences.

Language: Английский

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Additional record of devil firefish, Pterois miles (Bennett, 1828) (Scorpaenidae) from Izmir Bay (NE Aegean Sea, Türkiye)

AQUATIC RESEARCH, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8(1), P. 66 - 69

Published: Dec. 16, 2024

This ichthyological note presents a recent observation of Pterois miles within an artificial reef shared with octopus off Urla in the Bay Izmir (northern Aegean Sea). On 31 May 2024, P. specimen was observed and photographed by GoPro Hero 9 Black video camera during SCUBA diving at depth m. report provides signs suggesting that very fast-spreading invasive species may use as long-term habitat it moves into Izmir.

Language: Английский

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Lionfish (Pterois miles) in the Mediterranean Sea: a review of the available knowledge with an update on the invasion front

Published: Aug. 17, 2023

Invasive species often severely impact ecosystems and human activities in the areas that they invade. Lionfishes ( Pterois miles  and  P. volitans ) are regarded as most successful invasive fishes marine ecosystems. In last 40 years, these Indo-Pacific predators have colonised tropical western Atlantic Ocean, with well-documented detrimental effects on local fish communities. Around 10 years ago, a second invasion began Mediterranean Sea. Given potential of lionfish fact ecology biodiversity temperate/sub-tropical offer different setting from Atlantic, specific knowledge this is needed. Here, we (i) provide citizen science-based update location front Mediterranean, (ii) review scientific available lionfish, (iii) discuss such context (iv) suggest future research avenues Mediterranean. While history development resolved some mitigation plans been implemented locally, study interactions their its infancy. Closing gap will lead to important fundamental insights result predictions ecosystem services Such information practical implications for policy makers aiming devise sound efficient plans.

Language: Английский

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Unwanted Guest Continues its Northern Journey in the Aegean Sea: Pterois miles (Bennett, 1828)

Transylvanian Review of Systematical and Ecological Research, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 24(3), P. 55 - 64

Published: Dec. 1, 2022

Abstract Pterois miles (Bennett, 1828), one of the most destructive marine invaders, was reported from Mediterranean in 1991. It has invaded parts 2013, when it for second time, until today. On 7th October 2020, a single specimen P. collected by bottom trawl Edremit Bay (Northern Aegean Sea). COI barcode region used molecular identification specimen. DNA data suggest that present study is with 99.69% probability. The current presented providing northernmost occurrence Sea confirmation.

Language: Английский

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Türkiye kıyılarında aslan balığı zehirlenmesinin etkileri, farkındalığı ve yönetimi

Marine and Life Sciences, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 4(1), P. 84 - 90

Published: May 31, 2022

The study was carried out in the Mediterranean region of Turkey between 2018 and 2021. It aimed to reveal lionfish awareness studies venoming cases this study. were determined by institutional studies. Personal interviews, first aid agency notifications literature investigated find cases. Four seven detected. Pain, swelling, redness often symptoms application immersion hot water three No deaths recorded In Turkey, should continue with derbies or tournaments government-supported removal efforts must be made reduce population stocks invasive lionfish.

Language: Английский

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