Freshwater ecosystems constitute only a small fraction of the planet's water resources, yet
support much of its diversity, with freshwater fish accounting for more species than birds …

We present the most updated list of non-native freshwater fauna established in Portugal,
including the Azores and Madeira archipelagos. This list includes 67 species at national …

Invasive alien species (IAS) are one of the major drivers of change that can negatively affect
biodiversity, ecosystem functions and services and human health; islands are particularly …

The impact of recreational fishing on fish stocks remains largely unknown, as this is
inherently difficult to monitor, especially in areas such as the Mediterranean Sea where …

Fishing is a widely popular activity that provides an opportunity for laymen to collect reliable
ecological data. It is now recognized that recreational fishers possess valuable ecological …

Pool refuges are critical for maintaining stream fish diversity in increasingly intermittent
streams. Yet, the patterns and drivers of beta diversity of native and non-native fish in pool …

Aim Unravelling the ecological and historical factors that underlie species distributions has
challenged ecologists for a long time. Thus, our objective is to understand the role of …

Abstract The North American channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus has been introduced to
several locations in Europe but has received little or no scientific study despite its invasive …

Updating information on the distribution of recently introduced and other poorly known non-
natives is essential to prevent and control their spread and better address biological …

Introduced and translocated non-native species are a major threat to biodiversity, especially
in aquatic habitats. Efforts aimed at the mitigation of impacts and the implementation of …