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Journal article

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Non-indigenous aquatic fauna in transitional waters from the Spanish Mediterranean coast: A comprehensive assessment

Abstract

Understanding drivers of spatial variation in non-indigenous species (NIS) is a key goal in invasion biology, but comprehensive assessments providing high-resolution data are extremely scarce. Anthropogenic modifications to transitional waters facilitate the invasion of NIS where they cause both ecological and economic important damage. By screening validated data sources, we conducted a comprehensive assessment of non-indigenous aquatic fauna in Spanish Mediterranean transitional waters (30 sites), as well as assessed introduction pathways, native regions, NIS assemblage patterns and temporal introduction rate. One hundred and twenty-nine NIS were inventoried, with 72 % established and more than half listed before 1980. Two intentional (release, escape) and two unintentional (contaminant, stowaway) introduction pathways were dominant. Recorded NIS originated mostly from North America and Asia. A clear nested pattern in NIS assemblages was observed across sites, suggesting secondary spread from the most invaded waters placed in the northern regions. Our updated inventory should be pivotal for designing prevention protocols and informing specific management plans on non-indigenous fauna in transitional waters.

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https://www.webofscience.com/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:000977048700001

Bibliographic citation

Zamora-Marín, J.M.; Herrero-Reyes, A.A.; Ruiz-Navarro, A.; Oliva Paterna, F.J. (2023). Non-indigenous aquatic fauna in transitional waters from the Spanish Mediterranean coast: A comprehensive assessment. Mar. Pollut. Bull. 191: 114893. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.114893

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Marine

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true

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open access

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true