Abstract The European Union (EU) has committed to an ambitious biodiversity recovery plan
in its Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and the Green Deal. These policies aim to halt …

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 …

Managing invasive alien species is particularly challenging in the ocean mainly because
marine ecosystems are highly connected across broad spatial scales. Eradication of marine …

Abstract The Suez Canal is the main pathway of introduction of non-indigenous species into
the Mediterranean Sea. The successive enlargements of the Suez Canal have raised …

Using a temporal-dynamic calibrated Ecosim food web model, we assess the effects of
future changes on marine resources and ecosystem conditions of the Israeli Mediterranean …

Like most ocean regions today, the European and contiguous seas experience cumulative
impacts from local human activities and global pressures. They are largely in poor …

Biological invasions threaten biodiversity in terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems,
requiring substantial conservation and management efforts. To examine how the …

In the summer of 2023, the Atlantic blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, experienced an
unprecedented outbreak in the Northern Adriatic Sea, significantly impacting Italy's shellfish …

Abstract Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are an essential tool for marine biodiversity
conservation. Yet, their effectiveness in protecting marine ecosystems from global stressors …

Invasive alien species have widespread impacts on native biodiversity and ecosystem
services. Since the number of introductions worldwide is continuously rising, it is essential to …