Scientists' warning on invasive alien species
Biological invasions are a global consequence of an increasingly connected world and the
rise in human population size. The numbers of invasive alien species–the subset of alien …
rise in human population size. The numbers of invasive alien species–the subset of alien …
Why are invasive plants successful?
Plant invasions, a byproduct of globalization, are increasing worldwide. Because of their
ecological and economic impacts, considerable efforts have been made to understand and …
ecological and economic impacts, considerable efforts have been made to understand and …
Projecting the continental accumulation of alien species through to 2050
Biological invasions have steadily increased over recent centuries. However, we still lack a
clear expectation about future trends in alien species numbers. In particular, we do not know …
clear expectation about future trends in alien species numbers. In particular, we do not know …
Biological invasion costs reveal insufficient proactive management worldwide
The global increase in biological invasions is placing growing pressure on the management
of ecological and economic systems. However, the effectiveness of current management …
of ecological and economic systems. However, the effectiveness of current management …
InvaCost, a public database of the economic costs of biological invasions worldwide
Biological invasions are responsible for tremendous impacts globally, including huge
economic losses and management expenditures. Efficiently mitigating this major driver of …
economic losses and management expenditures. Efficiently mitigating this major driver of …
No saturation in the accumulation of alien species worldwide
Although research on human-mediated exchanges of species has substantially intensified
during the last centuries, we know surprisingly little about temporal dynamics of alien …
during the last centuries, we know surprisingly little about temporal dynamics of alien …
Established non-indigenous species increased by 40% in 11 years in the Mediterranean Sea
Using a 2010 review of non-indigenous species (NIS) reported in the Mediterranean Sea as
a baseline, this study undertakes a paramount revision of the non-indigenous species list in …
a baseline, this study undertakes a paramount revision of the non-indigenous species list in …
Freshwater fish invasions: A comprehensive review
Freshwater fish have been widely introduced worldwide, and freshwater ecosystems are
among those most affected by biological invasions. Consequently, freshwater fish invasions …
among those most affected by biological invasions. Consequently, freshwater fish invasions …
Widespread homogenization of plant communities in the Anthropocene
Native biodiversity decline and non-native species spread are major features of the
Anthropocene. Both processes can drive biotic homogenization by reducing trait and …
Anthropocene. Both processes can drive biotic homogenization by reducing trait and …
Naturalized alien floras still carry the legacy of European colonialism
The redistribution of alien species across the globe accelerated with the start of European
colonialism. European powers were responsible for the deliberate and accidental …
colonialism. European powers were responsible for the deliberate and accidental …