Marine biological invasions

Name: Marine biological invasions
Brand: Éditions Quae
SKU: 9782759241507
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ISBN: 978-2-7592-4150-7

by Philippe Goulletquer (author)

Collection: Enjeux sciences

december 2025

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Biological invasions are one of the main causes of biodiversity decline worldwide. While Japanese knotweed and tiger mosquito are invasive species that are well known to the public, the same could not be said for the American blue crab and the green Algae Caulerpa in the Mediterranean seaside. Marine biological invasions receive little media coverage, even though their effects on biodiversity and human activities are just as worrying as terrestrial invasions.

Which marine species are considered invasive? How are they introduced? What impact do they have on local marine biodiversity? And, above all, what management methods can be used to contain them, or even to take advantage of them?

Philippe Goulletquer reviews the latest advances in research into the detection, prevention, control and management of marine invasive species, in light of the new regulations in effect. He highlights various international, European and national strategies and presents specifi c case studies of concerned species.

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Marine biological invasions

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INTRODUCTION. Are terrestrial invasive species getting all the media attention?

What do we know about biological invasions?

What do we mean by ‘invasive species’?

How does a biological invasion take place?

Why should we care about invasive alien species?

What is the situation in mainland France and the French overseas territories?

How are exotic marine species introduced?

A historical perspective on species introductions

Current introduction vectors

Current routes of introduction

What are the impacts of biological invasions?

Characteristics and methods of impact assessment

Case studies

Importance of the ecosystem approach and analyses

How can we manage biological invasions?

Voluntary introductions

Unintentional or accidental introductions

Prevention and regulatory measures

Surveillance of entry routes

Raising public awareness of biological invasions

Once an invasive species is established what means can be used for its control?

How can marine invasive species be successfully eradicated?

Some cases of eradication

How can research and expertise contribute?

Assessing risks

Improving the detection of invasive alien species

Assessing the risks and impacts following an introduction

What are the expectations for research in the short and medium term?

CONCLUSION. Invasive marine species: what does the future hold?

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