Marine protected areas (MPAs) are globally important environmental management tools that
provide protection from the effects of human exploitation and activities, supporting the …

Biological invasions have become a defining feature of marine Mediterranean ecosystems
with significant impacts on biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human health. We …

The use of underwater video techniques has expanded rapidly in ecological studies and is
particularly desirable in protected areas since the method does not impact the habitat or …

Marine ecosystems are undergoing major transformations due to the establishment and
spread of Non-Indigenous Species (NIS). Some of these organisms have adverse effects, for …

Biological invasions represent one of the main threats to marine biodiversity. From a
conservation perspective, especially in the context of increasing sea warming, it is critical to …

Invasive alien species (IAS) are one of the greatest causes of native species extinction.
Indeed, they represent a global threat for biodiversity and can also affect the economy and …

Understanding the interactions among invasive species, native species and marine
protected areas (MPAs), and the long-term regime shifts in MPAs is receiving increased …

Invasive species are one of many anthropogenic challenges to maintaining a healthy marine
ecosystem. Two rabbitfish species (Siganus rivulatus and Siganus luridus) are among the …

The role of native predators in controlling or facilitating non-indigenous species (NIS)
growing in a fouling assemblage was investigated with a 70-day caging experiment in a …

The effect of thermophilic species invasion in the eastern Mediterranean is well-noted in the
literature. During the last decade in western Greek waters, small-scale fisheries (SSF) …