Editorial: Introduced species challenges and opportunities for marine conservation ecology and management practices: Notes inspired by a recent MSC certification

Спиридонов, В. А.

doi:10.1002/aqc.2942

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“…cylindracea spread through the whole Marine Protected Area, including the "no entry, no take" zone. MPAs are mostly designed to manage fisheries [72], and may even help restore ecosystems through enhanced top-down control [73], but cannot prevent the introduction of alien species [74,75]. In Portofino, constancy of C. cylindracea cover values for six years (2012 to 2017) suggests that it has reached the so-called phase of persistence-the last of the four phases identified in the process of naturalization of introduced species [76,77].…”

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An Alien Invader is the Cause of Homogenization in the Recipient Ecosystem: A Simulation-Like Approach

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Biotic homogenization is an expected effect of biological invasions. Invasive alien species typically show great adaptability to a wide range of environmental conditions and may expand into different habitats, thus reducing the dissimilarity among the recipient communities. We tested this assumption by analyzing a comprehensive database (78 species × 229 samples) collected between 2012 and 2017 in the marine protected area of Portofino (NW Italy), where Caulerpa cylindracea, one of the worst invaders in the Mediterranean Sea, exhibits high substratum cover at depths between 1 m and 45 m in 14 different communities (identified according to the European Nature Information System EUNIS for habitat classification). Five samples for each of the eight depth zones (i.e., 5 m, 10 m, 15 m, 20 m, 25 m, 30 m, 35 m, and 40 m) were randomly re-sampled from the comprehensive database to produce a dataset of 67 species × 40 samples. Then, a second dataset of 66 species × 40 samples was simulated by excluding Caulerpa cylindracea. Both re-sampled datasets underwent multivariate analysis. In the presence of C. cylindracea, the overall similarity among samples was higher, thus indicating homogenization of the rocky reef communities of Portofino Marine Protected Area. Continued monitoring activity is needed to understand and assess the pattern and extent of C. cylindracea’s inclusion in the recipient ecosystems.

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An Alien Invader is the Cause of Homogenization in the Recipient Ecosystem: A Simulation-Like Approach

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“…This shift in perception could lead to illicit attempts to spread IAS to new areas, ultimately exacerbating their invasive potential (Mancinelli et al, 2017). Furthermore, it might create pressure to maintain and sustainably exploit these problematic species (Nuñez et al, 2012), as has happened in the cases of Rapana venosa in the Black Sea (Demirel et al, 2021) and the invasive red (Kamchatka) king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) fishery in the Barents Sea (Spiridonov, 2018).…”

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Marine invasive alien species in Europe: 9 years after the IAS Regulation

Katsanevakis,

Olenin,

Puntila-Dodd

et al. 2023

Front. Mar. Sci.

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Biological invasions, resulting from human activities, exert substantial impacts on ecosystems worldwide. This review focuses on marine invasive alien species (IAS) in Europe, examining the current state, proposing strategies to address the problem, and offering recommendations for enhanced management. Effective management of biological invasions relies on accessible, accurate data to inform decision-making. Information systems such as the European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN), Aquatic Non-Indigenous and Cryptogenic Species (AquaNIS), and World Register of Introduced Marine Species (WriMS) provide comprehensive databases on IAS, but their sustainability requires long-term maintenance, continuous updates, and support. Most countries lack specific monitoring programs for marine IAS, and standardization and improvement of monitoring methods are needed. Port monitoring plays a vital role in the early detection of new arrivals, and recent advancements in molecular techniques show promise for effective IAS monitoring. Risk screening tools are commonly employed to rank taxa based on their invasiveness potential in European regions, but variations in protocols can yield inconsistent results. European impact assessments highlight resource competition, novel habitat creation, and predation as primary mechanisms for negative impacts on biodiversity, while the creation of novel habitats represents a key mechanism for positive impacts. Preventing IAS introductions is critical, and measures such as ballast water treatment systems are implemented to reduce the likelihood of marine introductions. However, understanding introduction pathways remains uncertain for many IAS. Eradication and control efforts for marine IAS have limited success, emphasizing the need for enhanced biosecurity measures. Climate change, especially ocean warming, can intensify IAS impacts on native species and ecosystems. In climate change hotspots, some tropical aliens may, however, compensate for the loss of thermally sensitive natives with similar traits. Therefore, it is imperative to consider the interactions between climate change and IAS in developing effective management and conservation strategies. Enhancing IAS management in Europe entails i) securing adequate funding, ii) expanding the list of IAS of Union Concern to adequately cover marine invasions, iii) learning from countries with successful biosecurity practices, iv) sustaining information systems, v) improving monitoring and early warning systems with innovative technologies, vi) enhancing prediction models, vii) conducting integrated impact assessments and mapping cumulative IAS impacts, and vii) considering the potential benefits of IAS in ecosystem functioning and services.

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“…The impact of the active benthic predator RKC on coastal benthic ecosystems and the approaches to manage it have been the focus of numerous research and discussions, media attention, and even political debates (Falk‐Petersen & Armstrong, 2013; Jorgensen & Spiridonov, 2013; Türkay & Spiridonov, 2004). Lately, RKCs are viewed in a more pragmatic light, where it is regarded as a resource that needs to be managed (Spiridonov, 2018). This requires a very good understanding of its impact on the ecosystem.…”

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The differences in the trophic structure of semi‐enclosed and open coastal communities under the influence of an alien top predator (red king crab in the Barents Sea)

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The impact of the introduced red king crab (RKC), Paralithodes camtschaticus, in the Barents Sea was mostly studied through its direct predation on native species.This study uses stable isotope analysis of carbon and nitrogen to characterize major trophic groups (including grazing sea urchins) and specifically looks at RKC's trophic position and niche partitioning with the native hermit and spider crab species. To How to cite this article: Zalota, A. K., Spiridonov, V. A., Antokhina, T. I. & Deart, Y. V. (2022). The differences in the trophic structure of semi-enclosed and open coastal communities under the influence of an alien top predator (red king crab in the Barents Sea).

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Editorial: Introduced species challenges and opportunities for marine conservation ecology and management practices: Notes inspired by a recent MSC certification

Cited by 6 publications

References 21 publications

An Alien Invader is the Cause of Homogenization in the Recipient Ecosystem: A Simulation-Like Approach

An Alien Invader is the Cause of Homogenization in the Recipient Ecosystem: A Simulation-Like Approach

Marine invasive alien species in Europe: 9 years after the IAS Regulation

The differences in the trophic structure of semi‐enclosed and open coastal communities under the influence of an alien top predator (red king crab in the Barents Sea)

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