Alien species are a significant threat to natural ecosystems and human economies. Despite
global efforts to address this challenge, the documented number of alien species is rapidly …

Biological invasions are a global challenge that has received insufficient attention. Recently
available cost syntheses have provided policy-and decision makers with reliable and up-to …

Alien fish substantially impact aquatic communities. However, their effects on trait
composition remain poorly understood, especially at large spatiotemporal scales. Here, we …

The construction of protected areas (PAs) is not only the most effective way to preserve
biodiversity resources and the natural heritage, but also provides important cultural …

Europe has experienced a substantial increase in non-indigenous crayfish species (NICS)
since the mid-20th century due to their extensive use in fisheries, aquaculture and, more …

“The cardoon (Cynara cardunculus) has a far wider range: it now occurs in these latitudes
on both sides of the Cordillera, across the continent. I saw it in unfrequented spots in Chile …

The use of long-term datasets is crucial in ecology because it provides a comprehensive
understanding of natural fluctuations, changes in ecosystems over extended periods of time …

Microbial-induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) as a novel eco-friendly bioremediation
method has been applied tentatively in soil solidification and heavy metal stabilization. In …

Knowledge of the reproductive strategy is a key prerequisite to predict population dynamics
and potential invasiveness of both native and non-indigenous outbreak-forming species. In …

Animals need to move between different habitats to successfully complete their life cycle.
Anthropogenic activities and infrastructure impact animal movement, especially in the …