Conceptual and ethical considerations in invasion science
BioScience,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 21, 2025
Abstract
Invasion
science
addresses
interconnected
ecological,
economic,
and
social
challenges
posed
by
the
introduction
of
nonnative
species.
Therefore,
invasion
scientists
have
to
consider
reconcile
interdisciplinary
needs
while
addressing
potential
implications
their
findings.
Navigating
diverse
disciplines,
including
environmental
sciences,
ecology,
economics,
humanities,
seek
arrive
at
informed
decisions
on
risk,
impact,
management.
Individual
biases,
uncertainties,
systemic
pressures
influence
ability
maintain
objectivity
resist
that
might
otherwise
distort
findings
or
applications.
In
present
commentary,
we
examine
conceptual
ethical
dilemmas
within
field
science,
particularly
reputational
risks
discipline
perpetuating
its
own
relevance
framing
invasions
as
insurmountable
challenges.
discussion,
highlight
how
incentive
structures,
biased
assessments
framing,
conflicts
interest
may
compromise
discipline's
integrity.
We
also
explore
questions
surrounding
human
responsibility
animal
welfare
conundrums
in
management
invasive
Язык: Английский
Habitat and diet interactions in a lowland temperate river suggests no direct impact of non-native monkey goby (Neogobius fluviatilis) on native spined loach (Cobitis taenia)
NeoBiota,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
97, С. 237 - 256
Опубликована: Фев. 19, 2025
Non-native
species
can
negatively
impact
native
ecosystems,
but
their
introduction
does
not
always
lead
to
major
ecological
changes.
This
study
examines
interactions
between
the
non-native
monkey
goby
(
Neogobius
fluviatilis
)
and
spined
loach
Cobitis
taenia
through
field
observations
controlled
laboratory
experiments.
We
assessed
microhabitat
use,
dietary
similarities,
behavioral
two
species.
Field
results
revealed
overlapping
microhabitats
dominated
by
coarse
sand,
with
no
significant
displacement
of
goby.
Laboratory
trials
further
supported
these
findings,
showing
competitive
interference
in
habitat
selection,
both
co-occupying
preferred
substrates
(coarse
sand).
Diet
analysis
indicated
limited
trophic
overlap
(17%),
suggesting
resource
partitioning
rather
than
direct
competition.
The
show
evidence
that
exerts
harmful
effects
on
river
studied.
Instead,
our
highlights
potential
for
coexistence,
emphasizing
need
nuanced
approaches
assessing
impacts
However,
it
should
also
be
noted
are
time
space-limited,
indirect
and/or
long-term
effects,
captured
this
study,
may
exist.
Current
research
contributes
a
broader
understanding
complex
biotic
resident
Язык: Английский