Emerging threats and persistent conservation challenges for freshwater biodiversity
In the 12 years since Dudgeon et al.(2006) reviewed major pressures on freshwater
ecosystems, the biodiversity crisis in the world's lakes, reservoirs, rivers, streams and …
ecosystems, the biodiversity crisis in the world's lakes, reservoirs, rivers, streams and …
Invasive aquatic pets: failed policies increase risks of harmful invasions
Businesses in the pet trade collect and transport many aquatic species around the globe,
and some of these individuals are released into new habitats. Some jurisdictions have …
and some of these individuals are released into new habitats. Some jurisdictions have …
Global introductions and environmental impacts of freshwater megafish
Freshwater megafish species, such as sturgeons, salmonids, carps, and catfishes, have a
maximum reported weight≥ 30 kg. Due to their charisma and economic value, they have …
maximum reported weight≥ 30 kg. Due to their charisma and economic value, they have …
Online auction marketplaces as a global pathway for aquatic invasive species
The ornamental aquarium pet trade is a leading pathway for the introduction of aquatic
invasive species. In addition to purchasing live organisms in stores, hobbyists are engaging …
invasive species. In addition to purchasing live organisms in stores, hobbyists are engaging …
Foreign stingers: South American freshwater river stingrays Potamotrygon spp. established in Indonesia
The pet trade is known to be one of the most important pathways of aquatic non-native
species introduction and Indonesia is a significant trade partner. Popular ornamental South …
species introduction and Indonesia is a significant trade partner. Popular ornamental South …
Alien fish fauna of southeastern Brazil: species status, introduction pathways, distribution and impacts
ML Bueno, ALB Magalhães, FR Andrade Neto… - Biological …, 2021 - Springer
Compiled inventories with information on the distribution, status and impacts of invasive
alien species are essential for the study, management and monitoring of biological …
alien species are essential for the study, management and monitoring of biological …
Caught in the (inter) net: online trade of ornamental fish in Brazil
Social media platforms have increasingly played an influential role in boosting the online
wildlife trade, by providing an easily accessible way to share information, advertise …
wildlife trade, by providing an easily accessible way to share information, advertise …
Online classified adverts reflect the broader United Kingdom trade in turtles and tortoises rather than drive it
Online sales are increasingly a route by which exotic animals are sold in the global pet
trade. There are numerous types of online platforms and transaction types, and dedicated …
trade. There are numerous types of online platforms and transaction types, and dedicated …
All the colors of the world: biotic homogenization-differentiation dynamics of freshwater fish communities on demand of the Brazilian aquarium trade
Non-native freshwater fish introduced via the aquarium trade can cause major changes at
the community level over time and space, resulting in dynamics context dependencies within …
the community level over time and space, resulting in dynamics context dependencies within …
Unintended consequences of valuing the contributions of non-native species: misguided conservation initiatives in a megadiverse region
The introduction of non-native species (NNS) and the resulting biological invasions are
conspicuous features of the Anthropocene Epoch. Parallel to these phenomena, some …
conspicuous features of the Anthropocene Epoch. Parallel to these phenomena, some …