This review seeks to establish a baseline on the current knowledge and gaps in the scientific
literature on the invasive macroalgae Rugulopteryx okamurae. Through a systematic …

The equilibrium of the marine ecosystem is currently threatened by several constraints,
among which climate change and anthropogenic activities stand out. Indeed, these factors …

The introduction of new non-indigenous species (NIS) in Spanish marine waters is
addressed under Descriptor 2 of the European Union's Marine Strategy Framework …

The brown seaweed Rugulopteryx okamurae (Dictyotales, Ochrophyta), native to the Pacific
Ocean and widely distributed in Asia, has been recently recognized as an emblematic case …

Monitoring spatiotemporal patterns in marine environments is crucial to ensure a better
understanding of ecosystem functioning and, ultimately, for adequate management and …

Over the centuries, the Mediterranean Sea has been significantly impacted by biological
invasions, hosting more than 1000 non-indigenous species. In the early 2000s, the brown …

The brown alga Rugulopteryx okamurae is one of the most recent and aggressive marine
invaders known, with a non-native range that spans from the western Mediterranean to the …

The Mediterranean Sea is a hotspot for the introduction of non-indigenous species. Among
them, invasive alien species can seriously affect the areas they colonize, not only by altering …

Seaweed invasions are known as one of the main threats to coastal resources and
biological diversity. The brown alga Rugulopteryx okamurae is one of the non-indigenous …

Human-induced pressures have led to substantial changes in marine ecosystems
worldwide, with the introduction of non-indigenous species (NIS) emerging as a significant …