Biological invasions have become a defining feature of marine Mediterranean ecosystems
with significant impacts on biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human health. We …

Non-indigenous species (NIS) represent one of the greatest threats to biodiversity and
ecosystem functioning, altering invaded habitats, competing with native species, and …

This Collective Article presents information on 37 taxa belonging to 6 Phyla and extending
from the western Mediterranean to the Levantine Sea. The new records were found in 10 …

The present study constitutes the first evaluation of the space colonization strategies
performed by Rugulopteryx okamurae when co-occurring with the resident macroalgal …

Intentional and unintentional introductions of marine species into the Mediterranean date
back to the 15th century, when maritime ship** expanded with geographical discoveries …

Despite covering only 0.82% of the ocean's surface, the Mediterranean Sea supports up to
18% of all known marine species, with 21% being listed as vulnerable and 11% as …

Simple Summary Biological invasions are one of the most urgent issues to be managed in
order to avoid the risk of endemic biodiversity loss. Among management strategies, the …

We analysed with multigene (18S and COI) metabarcoding the effects of the proliferation of
invasive seaweeds on rocky littoral communities in two Spanish Marine Protected Areas …

Marinas are a gateway for the introduction and establishment of non-indigenous species
(NIS). In these habitats, competition and predation are crucial determinants for NIS …

As a result of the increased urban and agricultural development in coastal environments,
estuaries are among the most modified and threatened aquatic ecosystems. This study used …