Procambarus clarkii is currently recorded from 16 European territories. On top of being a
vector of crayfish plague, which is responsible for large-scale disappearance of native …

Biological invasions, resulting from human activities, exert substantial impacts on
ecosystems worldwide. This review focuses on marine invasive alien species (IAS) in …

From the depths of the oceans to the shallow estuaries and wetlands of our coasts,
organisms of the marine environment are teeming with unique adaptations to cope with a …

The ornamental aquatic industry involves the global commercial trade of live aquatic
organisms such as fish, invertebrates and plants. It comprises a range of businesses …

The ornamental aquarium pet trade is a leading pathway for the introduction of aquatic
invasive species. In addition to purchasing live organisms in stores, hobbyists are engaging …

Biological invasions have had severe impacts on ecosystems globally, particularly affecting
freshwater habitats. In the aquatic realm, marine environments have received less attention …

Social media platforms have increasingly played an influential role in boosting the online
wildlife trade, by providing an easily accessible way to share information, advertise …

Impacts of alien species on human health have recently become a major issue in medical
research and invasion ecology, but comprehensive assessments of this subject are largely …

The pet trade has been responsible for many introductions of non‐native species.
Freshwater ornamental plants and animals originating from the pet trade are stocked to …

The assessment of the risk posed by invasive alien species (IAS) to the environment is a
component of increasing importance for Pest Risk Analysis. Standardized and …