Ecological niche models and species distribution models in marine environments: A literature review and spatial analysis of evidence
In recent years, the use of ecological niche models (ENMs) and species distribution models
(SDMs) to explore the patterns and processes behind observed distribution of species has …
(SDMs) to explore the patterns and processes behind observed distribution of species has …
From ecological functions to ecosystem services: linking coastal lagoons biodiversity with human well-being
In this review we highlight the relevance of biodiversity that inhabit coastal lagoons,
emphasizing how species functions foster processes and services associated with this …
emphasizing how species functions foster processes and services associated with this …
[PDF][PDF] Bioinvasion impacts on biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human health in the Mediterranean Sea
Biological invasions have become a defining feature of marine Mediterranean ecosystems
with significant impacts on biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human health. We …
with significant impacts on biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human health. We …
Drivers of future alien species impacts: An expert‐based assessment
Understanding the likely future impacts of biological invasions is crucial yet highly
challenging given the multiple relevant environmental, socio‐economic and societal …
challenging given the multiple relevant environmental, socio‐economic and societal …
Unpublished Mediterranean records of marine alien and cryptogenic species
Good datasets of geo-referenced records of alien species are a prerequisite for assessing
the spatio-temporal dynamics of biological invasions, their invasive potential, and the …
the spatio-temporal dynamics of biological invasions, their invasive potential, and the …
Species diversity, taxonomy and distribution of Chondrichthyes in the Mediterranean and Black Sea
Species diversity assessments are an important step to evaluate the conservation status of a
community, both in marine and terrestrial ecosystems. These assessments are pivotal if …
community, both in marine and terrestrial ecosystems. These assessments are pivotal if …
East is east and West is west? Management of marine bioinvasions in the Mediterranean Sea
At 726 the number of recorded multicellular non indigenous species (NIS) in the
Mediterranean Sea is far higher than in other European Seas. Of these, 614 have …
Mediterranean Sea is far higher than in other European Seas. Of these, 614 have …
[HTML][HTML] Environmental impacts of increasing leisure boating activity in Mediterranean coastal waters
A Carreño, J Lloret - Ocean & Coastal Management, 2021 - Elsevier
Leisure boating is an important economic activity which is increasing in popularity
worldwide, and the Mediterranean Sea is one of the most popular nautical tourism …
worldwide, and the Mediterranean Sea is one of the most popular nautical tourism …
A massive update of non-indigenous species records in Mediterranean marinas
The Mediterranean Sea is home to over 2/3 of the world's charter boat traffic and hosts an
estimated 1.5 million recreational boats. Studies elsewhere have demonstrated marinas as …
estimated 1.5 million recreational boats. Studies elsewhere have demonstrated marinas as …
Historical baselines in marine bioinvasions: Implications for policy and management
The human-mediated introduction of marine non-indigenous species is a centuries-if not
millennia-old phenomenon, but was only recently acknowledged as a potent driver of …
millennia-old phenomenon, but was only recently acknowledged as a potent driver of …