State of the Art of the Marine Non-Indigenous Flora and Fauna in Slovenia

Authors provide the state of knowledge on marine non-indigenous species in waters off Slovenia. According to published records and authors unpublished data at least 15 non-indigenous species were up to date recorded in the Slovenian part of the Adriatic sea. Eleven species were considered as established and four species as casual. The vectors of introduction are various, comprising Lessepsian migration, mariculture and shipping. The majority of non-indigenous taxa were recorded in the mediolittoral belt and coastal lagoons. The low number of non-indigenous species so far recorded in the Slovenian part of the Adriatic sea could be explained by various factors. Among them, the most reasonable are the lack of scientific attention, the small proportion of Slovenian Sea and low winter temperatures, which represents a physiological barrier for the survival of newcomers. The number of recorded species is far from being satisfactory. Therefore, we expect that the list of non-indigenous species will be enlarged in the nearby future.

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Scientific collaboration for early detection of invaders results in a significant update on estimated range: lessons from Stenothoe georgiana Bynum & Fox 1977

Mediterranean Marine Science ◽

10.12681/mms.22583 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

GEMMA MARTÍNEZ-LAIZ ◽

MACARENA ROS ◽

JOSÉ MANUEL GUERRA-GARCÍA ◽

AGNESE MARCHINI ◽

VICTORIA FERNÁNDEZ-GONZÁLEZ ◽

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Keyword(s):

Early Detection ◽

First Record ◽

Western Mediterranean ◽

Mediterranean Coast ◽

Amphipod Species ◽

Indigenous Species ◽

Scientific Cooperation ◽

Vectors Of Introduction ◽

Non Indigenous Species ◽

Effective Spread

Detection of new non-indigenous species is often delayed when taxonomically challenging taxa are involved, such as small-sized marine organisms. The present study highlights the relevance of scientific cooperation in the early detection of the invader amphipod Stenothoe georgiana. Originally described from North Carolina (USA), the species was recently found in Chile and the Western Mediterranean. Here, we provide the first record of the species in Macaronesia, Atlantic coasts of continental Europe, North Africa and Australia, and extend its known distribution along the Mediterranean coast. Just like other small crustaceans, shipping (including recreational boating) and aquaculture are probably the main vectors of introduction and secondary spread for this amphipod species. This case of S. georgiana sheds light on the importance of promoting taxonomical knowledge, and building multidisciplinary expertise networks that ensure an effective spread of alien species information. We also encourage the implementation of standardized monitoring methodologies to facilitate early detection of small mobile invaders.

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Rapid assessment of marine non-indigenous species on mooring lines of leisure craft: new records in Croatia (eastern Adriatic Sea)

Marine Biodiversity ◽

10.1007/s12526-016-0541-y ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 47 (3) ◽

pp. 949-956 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Martina Marić ◽

Jasmine Ferrario ◽

Agnese Marchini ◽

Anna Occhipinti-Ambrogi ◽

Dan Minchin

Keyword(s):

Adriatic Sea ◽

New Records ◽

Rapid Assessment ◽

Indigenous Species ◽

Mooring Lines ◽

Non Indigenous Species

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Corrigendum to “Macrozoobenthos in the Adriatic Sea ports: Soft-bottom communities with an overview of non-indigenous species” [Mar. Pollut. Bull. 147 (2019) 159‐170]

Marine Pollution Bulletin ◽

10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.111924 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 111924

Author(s):

A. Travizi ◽

I. Balković ◽

T. Bacci ◽

F. Bertasi ◽

C. Cuicchi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Adriatic Sea ◽

Indigenous Species ◽

Soft Bottom ◽

Bottom Communities ◽

Sea Ports ◽

Non Indigenous Species

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Life history traits of Neretva roach Rutilus basak (Heckel, 1843) (Pisces, Cyprinidae): Biological and ecological contribution for biodiversity conservation of freshwater fish.

Croatian Journal of Fisheries ◽

10.2478/cjf-2018-0008 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 76 (2) ◽

pp. 66-71

Author(s):

Pero Tutman ◽

Sanja Matić-Skoko ◽

Adem Hamzić ◽

Jakov Dulčić ◽

Branko Glamuzina

Keyword(s):

Population Structure ◽

Water Regime ◽

Life History Traits ◽

Scientific Literature ◽

Adriatic Sea ◽

Indigenous Species ◽

Ecological Traits ◽

Restricted Area ◽

Hydrological Changes ◽

Non Indigenous Species

Abstract This paper is a review of the relevant scientific literature on the present status, distribution, habitat, ecological traits, population structure and threats of Neretva roach Rutilus basak (Heckel, 1843). The species inhabits a restricted area of the Adriatic Sea watershed in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The major threats are habitat loss caused by significant hydrological changes in the water regime in the area of distribution and the introduction of non-indigenous species. Still, R. basak is quite widespread and often abundant. Information brought together in this study will improve our knowledge about this species.

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