Document of bibliographic reference 393245

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Bibliographic resource

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Journal article

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AS

Title

Non-native species in marine protected areas: Global distribution patterns

Abstract

Marine protected areas (MPAs) across various countries have contributed to safeguarding coastal and marine environments. Despite these efforts, marine non-native species (NNS) continue to threaten biodiversity and ecosystems, even within MPAs. Currently, there is a lack of comprehensive studies on the inventories, distribution patterns, and effect factors of NNS within MPAs. Here we show a database containing over 15,000 occurrence records of 2,714 marine NNS across 16,401 national or regional MPAs worldwide. To identify the primary mechanisms driving the occurrence of NNS, we utilize model selection with proxies representing colonization pressure, environmental variables, and MPA characteristics. Among the environmental predictors analyzed, sea surface temperature emerged as the sole factor strongly associated with NNS richness. Higher sea surface temperatures are linked to increased NNS richness, aligning with global marine biodiversity trends. Furthermore, human activities help species overcome geographical barriers and migration constraints. Consequently, this influences the distribution patterns of marine introduced species and associated environmental factors. As global climate change continues to alter sea temperatures, it is crucial to protect marine regions that are increasingly vulnerable to intense human activities and biological invasions.

Bibliographic citation

Song, T.; Huang, Y.; Fang, L.; Li, Y.; Li, J.; Chang, J. (2024). Non-native species in marine protected areas: Global distribution patterns. Environmental Science and Ecotechnology 22: 100453. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ese.2024.100453

Topic

Marine

Is peer reviewed

true

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open access

Is accessible for free

true