[HTML][HTML] Plasticlusters: A marine litter microhabitat in a marina of Tunisia, N Africa

J Sempere-Valverde, P Saenz-Arias, A Martynova… - Marine Pollution …, 2024 - Elsevier
Plastic debris is a significant and rapidly develo** ecological issue in coastal marine
ecosystems, especially in areas where it accumulates. This study introduces “plasticlusters” …

Primary colonization and small-scale dynamics of non-indigenous benthic species: a case study

S Giacobbe, C Andrea, R Antonietta - Aquatic Ecology, 2024 - Springer
An investigation aimed at recording NIS settlement by the employment of a bare artificial
substratum constituted by caged lightweight expanded clay (EC) has been carried out in a …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring visual methods for monitoring marine non-indigenous species colonizing artificial structures in the Madeira archipelago (NE Atlantic)

S Álvarez, I Gestoso, P Ramalhosa… - Regional Studies in …, 2024 - Elsevier
The introduction of non-indigenous species (NIS) poses a significant threat to biodiversity in
coastal communities globally, with maritime traffic serving as a primary vector for introducing …

Examining the Effects of Bio Fouling on Ships and How It Contributes to the Introduction of Non-native Species in Newly Discovered Coastal Areas in Bio Fouling on …

A Yousef, A Nasser - Available at SSRN 4666557, 2023 - papers.ssrn.com
Earth's oceans, a perpetual source of human curiosity, harbour vast natural beauty and
biodiversity. In the age of expanding global connectivity, venturing into uncharted coastal …