Nature and biodiversity - Publications

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Shipping spreads non-indigenous and invasive species. To manage two introduced invasive crab species in Swedish waters, researchers trialled methods of population control versus prevention.

The first major genetic analysis of the invasive Asian hornet’s diet has revealed a wide range of European wildlife to be its prey: 1,449 species of invertebrates, including threatened wild pollinators and honey bees.

DNA analysis of the European common pipistrelle bat’s diet shows that bats offer an efficient and promising method to monitor insect and other arthropod populations at a landscape scale.

Good media coverage has been found to motivate citizens to report species observations, which can help efforts to track invasive species in Europe.

The invasive and widespread blue crab species has a broad highly adaptable diet and responds well to changes in environmental conditions. It may serve as a useful indicator species in ecosystem management and for high levels of nitrogen pollution in European estuaries.

Marine invasive alien species are spreading in the Mediterranean Sea. The consumption of the invasive species lionfish and Atlantic blue crab could mitigate their ecological impacts. Results of this survey in Sustainability suggest Greek consumers show a positive attitude towards eating these specie

Invasive ants are among the alien species causing the greatest ecological, economic and health damage. This study, published in Biological Conservation, shows how policymakers can arrive at a framework of realistic action plans to manage this threat.

Artificial surfaces related to urban sprawl are a major driver of exotic plant invasions in Rome, this study from the Journal of Environmental Management shows, However, science-based green infrastructure could help stop the invasion process.