268 species and counting—Cyprus emerges as a frontline sentinel of marine #bioinvasions 🌊⚠️
Accelerating introductions, diverse pathways, and clear policy implications for the #Mediterranean.

Read more: doi.org/10.1007/s105...

#MarineEcology #BiologicalInvasions #Biodiversity #InvasiveSpecies 🌐🌍🧪

Impacts of aqueous extracts of tree leaves on the aquatic snail Potamopyrgus antipodarum: exploring the roles of leaf habit and geographic origin - Aquatic Ecology The introduction of exotic tree species with dissimilar leaf habits or distinctive chemical composition into native communities may cause impacts on aquatic organisms, yet the relative influence of leaf habit and geographic origin on those impacts remain poorly understood. In this study, we experimentally explored the ecotoxicological effects of aqueous leaf litter extracts from 15 tree species differing in leaf habit (deciduous vs evergreen) and geographic origin (exotics vs natives in Spain) on the mortality and behavior of the aquatic snail Potamopyrgus antipodarum (Gray, 1843). Snails were exposed for 7 days to three leaf extract concentrations of each tree species. No mortality effects were observed at any concentration. In contrast, the behavioral responses of snails were negatively affected at the highest concentration, showing increased reaction time and reduced speed. These responses were species-specific and associated with leaf habit and chemical composition of extracts rather than geographic origin. Leaf extracts from deciduous trees caused a greater slowing down of snails than extracts from evergreen trees. Overall, our results indicate that leaf litter impacts on Potamopyrgus antiporadrum depend more on tree species identity and leaf habit than on native or exotic status, highlighting the importance of leaf traits when assessing ecotoxicological risks in freshwater ecosystems.

Nuevo artículo liderado por Alberto Romero-Blanco y publicado en Aquatic Ecology #GrupoInvasionesBiológicas #ecology #exoticspecies #invasivespecies #trees #aquaticecology #biologicalinvasions
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Quantifying the Magnitude of Biological Invasions Using Total Biomass Abstract. Biological invasions rank among the greatest anthropogenic threats to global biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, but measuring and comparing

Finally. It's out

doi.org/10.1093/bios...

Quantifying the magnitude of biological invasions using total biomass

@franckcourchamp.bsky.social #invasivespecies #biologicalinvasions

Massive thanks to Guillaume Latombe from @edinburghuni.bsky.social for a thought-provoking seminar about #modelling #BiologicalInvasions scenarios and considering what kind of future we want to build to minimise #InvasiveSpecies spread alongside trade and ethical development!

I especially enjoyed the opportunity to discuss #BiologicalInvasions at the #SNSC2026 poster sessions, particularly talking about surveying public perceptions of #InvasiveSpecies with Sarah Trebo of @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social! 🦔🐀

Eco-evolutionary experience outweighs soil effects in shaping Senecio inaequidens invasion success Introduced species encounter novel biotic and abiotic conditions that influence their success in new environments. Their advantages often arise from reduced competition with species lacking eco-evolut...

Link to the paper open access 👉 neobiota.pensoft.net/article/1829...

#biologicalinvasions #ecology

>550 abstracts received for the #ECSA61 #conference, but the submission has been extended until 31st March. Don't miss our Special Session on better preventing & managing marine #BiologicalInvasions in estuarine and coastal waters

#MarineEcology #Research #InvasiveSpecies #bioinvasions #GuardIAS🌍🌐

Researchers are gathering in Prague for the in-person meeting of the FISC Working Group on transient impacts of invasive species. More info: www.forestinvasion.cz/working-grou...

#InvasionEcology #BiologicalInvasions #ForestScience

New study provides information on the distribution of #invasive social #wasps (Vespidae) on the islands of the South Pacific (except AU and PNG), their known introductions and establishment dates, and comments on their invasive #ecology: doi.org/10.3897/neob...

#pestmanagement #biologicalinvasions

On the use of #socialmedia data to uncover #behavior of #invasivespecies – new paper by @birder158.bsky.social et al. now out in @methodsinecoevol.bsky.social doi.org/10.1111/2041... #biologicalinvasions #alienspecies #nonnative #invasive #conservation #iEcology #animalbehavior #animalbehaviour

So cool to meet Josie and talk UK #Zander ( #PikePerch ) and crayfish #BiologicalInvasions as well as finding out more about her work 🐟 Lucky to get to discuss the freshwater animals in my upcoming survey on awareness and perceptions of invasive non-native species with Josie, too!

On the subject of penguins and madness, did you know that 9 King Penguins were released in 1936 in Arctic Norway by the Norwegian Nature Protection Society? At least a couple possibly survived until 1944. So for a brief period Polar Bears and penguins could in theory have met. #biologicalinvasions

A dataset documenting the first systematic survey of invasive plants in the Xiaoxing'an Mountains region in Heilongjiang Province, China: doi.org/10.3897/BDJ....

#biodiversity #nonnativespecies #biologicalinvasions

The #GuardIAS project supported this new global synthesis on the ecological, economic and socio-cultural impacts of #BiologicalInvasions — advancing science, management and policy in the Anthropocene. doi.org/10.1002/brv....
#bioinvasions #InvasiveSpecies

Just published: a global synthesis of the ecological, economic, and socio-cultural impacts of #BiologicalInvasions, led by P. Haubrock. A timely framework for science, management, and policy in the Anthropocene.
👉 doi.org/10.1002/brv....
🧪🌐🌍 #bioinvasions #InvasiveSpecies

🚗🏛️ For the first time, CamALIEN reached governance stakeholders, visiting Vila do Conde and Porto municipalities as part of Portugal’s Living Labs! 🌾

Learn more: onestop-project.eu/news/introdu...

@onestop-project.eu

#CamALIEN #LivingLabs #BiologicalInvasions #Governance #Biodiversity

Biological invasions in the Philippines: Challenges and priorities in a megadiverse country Non-native species threaten the Philippines' biodiversity, economy, and human well-being. Evidence, however, suggests that management efforts in the c…

Abreo NA, Kouba A, Sy EY, Yeo DCJ, Vallejo Jr BM, Tanalgo KC, Gamalo LE, Raganas AF, Sabanal B, To DAL, Vilizzi L, Soto I, Haubrock PJ (2026) #BiologicalInvasions in the Philippines: Challenges and priorities in a megadiverse country. Biological Conservation doi.org/10.1016/j.bi... 🧪🌏🇵🇭 #bioInvasions

#Socialmedia data reveal novel habitats for #invasivespecies – our new paper led by @shawan-chowdhury.bsky.social now out in #BiologicalConservation doi.org/10.1016/j.bi... with @bbmwong.bsky.social #biologicalinvasions #alienspecies #nonnative #invasive #pests #conservation #iEcology

Congratulations @rachelhester.bsky.social - @uclcber.bsky.social has been so lucky to have you! #bioinvasions #invasivespecies #iecology #biologicalinvasions #alienspecies #nonnative

📢 We are opening several MSc thesis opportunities focused on digital and spatial tools to understand, detect, and anticipate biological invasions!

Learn more here: sites.google.com/biopolis.pt/...

#biologicalinvasions #invasivespecies #ecology #biodiversity #researchopportunities

A big thank you to all 3rd #InvaCulture Workshop participants, for enthusiasm and productive work! Lots of ideas and plans ahead! See you again next year! #invasivespecies #iecology #biologicalinvasions #alienspecies #nonnative #conservation #digitaldata #socialmedia #conservationculturomics #GAČR

How social–ecological #networks can improve our understanding and management of #biologicalinvasions – new paper by Fiona Rickowski et al. now published in #BioScience doi.org/10.1093/bios... #InvasiveSpecies #nonnative #pests #conservation #alienspecies

@theresahenke.bsky.social presenting her research at our weekly group seminar 🐟🌿 It's always great to have invited speakers from other groups! #BiologicalInvasions

Attending the first @guardias.bsky.social & @invasivesnet.bsky.social virtual conference.
Focused on the ‘Prevention of #InvasiveAlienSpecies Introductions and Biosecurity Risk Assessment’
Interesting talks to improve our ability to prevent and manage #BiologicalInvasions
guardias.eu/welcome-to-t...

Well-connected world is essential for #biodiversity, but #connectivity costs should be urgently included in decision making – our new paper led by Josh Firth now out in @natrevbiodiv.nature.com www.nature.com/articles/s44... #conservation #biologicalinvasions #outbreaks #inbreeding #extinctionrisk

Our third international workshop on #invasion #culturomics and #iecology is approaching! Ceske Budejovice, December 1-3, at the BiologyCentre @czechacademy.bsky.social #InvaCulture #GAČR #biologicalinvasions #alienspecies #nonnative #pests #conservation #BigData #socialmedia #conservationculturomics

I did it, nice introduction into #biologicalinvasions vectors, pathways & methods of prevention

🌿 Over 1,200 non-native species are established in the Iberian Peninsula, shows a new study in Diversity and Distributions.
“Biological invasions are among the main threats to biodiversity,” says Filipe Ribeiro (ARNET/@marescience.bsky.social).
#ARNET #MARE #CIMA #CBMA #BiologicalInvasions

Hmmm, I seem to be a magnet for alien species. Looks to be Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (Halyomorpha halys) pottering around in my office...

#biologicalinvasions

Today we start the InvaPact III Workshop in Barcelona Spain! 60 experts from 30 countries to work 6 days on the standardisation of ecological impacts of #BiologicalInvasions.
This (largely) new crew is fantastic, this is going to be amazing!
Please give your BlueSky handle if you're part of it!