The role of commercial harbours as sink and source habitats for non-indigenous species
(NIS) and the role of recreational boating for their secondary spread were investigated by …

Fouling communities were studied in three port systems of Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
(Western Mediterranean), focusing on the occurrence of non-indigenous species (NIS). For …

Marinas are hot spots of non-indigenous marine species (NIS). Introductions of NIS,
regardless of their actual or potential impacts, can be considered as a biocontamination of …

Ship** is understood to be a major vector for the introduction and spread of marine non-
indigenous species (NIS). However, recreational boating is still unregulated and its …

Recreational marinas are key points for the introduction and secondary spread of non-
indigenous species (NIS). However, little is known about the influence of the habitat …

Ocean sprawl is leading to the introduction of multiple artificial structures into the marine
environment. However, the biota on these novel habitats differ from that on natural hard …

Aquaculture facilities provide a suitable habitat for a wide group of marine species that are
able to colonise and settle on artificial structures. This study aims to determine the …

Despite the importance of dispersal behavior in the eco-evolutionary responses of species
to global environmental change, its role in the invasion dynamic of stowaway invaders has …

Although marine invasions are increasingly a matter of concern, the impact of invasive
species in the ecosystem and their ability to replace native taxa is still little understood. Data …

The search for alternative live feed organisms and the progression of Integrative Multi-
Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) are currently being highly prioritised in EU strategies. Caprellids …