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Sustainable Invasive Species Management in Aquatic Ecosystems

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Water Management".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2024 | Viewed by 6191

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Vedrana Nerlović

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Department of Marine Studies, University of Split, Ruđera Boškovića 37, 21000 Split, Croatia
Interests: sustainable aquaculture; invasive species; benthos; bivalves; benthic communities; macrofauna; biofouling
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Prof. Dr. Alper Doǧan

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Department of Marine–Inland Waters Sciences and Technology, 35100 Bornova İzmir, Turkey
Interests: marine biology; marine bivalves; exotics
Prof. Dr. Özlem Çakal Arslan

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Department of Marine–Inland Waters Sciences and Technology, Ege University Faculty of Fisheries, Izmir, Turkey
Interests: ecotoxicology
Prof. Dr. Gorana Jelić-Mrčelić

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Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Split, Split, Croatia
Interests: maritime transport; marine environment protection; ballast waters; biofouling; invasive species

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The introduction of alien (nonnative) species in aquatic ecosystems is currently a topic on which there is great focus. It is well known that the introduction of alien (nonnative) species has significant impacts on the native biodiversity, native ecosystem function and socioeconomic situation of certain areas. The introduction of alien (nonnative) species into a given area, such as in the  case of an aquatic ecosystem, occurs through ship ballast water, fouling—accidental release and often by humans—usually for aquaculture purposes (demands). Not all nonnative species appear as invasive alien species (IAS) in their new ecosystems. In addition, some of the alien (nonnative) species can become successful invaders with significant detrimental effects on native species. IAS can lead to the extinction of species of the native biota, destroy biodiversity and permanently alter habitats. Aquaculture and fisheries are vulnerable to the impacts of IAS, which directly place food security at risk. The impacts of many IAS are poorly and scarcely understood, and clear conclusions remain hidden because authors often do not clearly define the impact of IAS.

Due to the boosting rates and the unrecoverable effects of IAS in certain aquatic ecosystems, invasive species management (ISM) should be established. The increase and geographic redistribution of IAS will have more diverse societal and environmental impacts. Though the scale of the socioeconomic costs associated with ISM is poorly understood, it is estimated that the direct impacts of IAS and their management cost the global economy billions of USD annually. Thus, three main pillars of sustainability should be integrated in ISM: economic, environmental and social. These pillars are strongly connected and mutually reinforce each other. In order to efficiently manage the impacts of IAS, they should be clearly defined by scientists, managers and policy makers.

Therefore, the interest of this Special Issue is focused on original research, including review papers considering a clear definition of IAS impacts for scientific, managing and decision-making purposes. These works could serve in improving communication between scientists from different research disciplines as well as managers and policy makers. Accounts of exceptional accidental case study reports are also welcome.

Dr. Vedrana Nerlović
Prof. Dr. Alper Doǧan
Prof. Dr. Özlem Çakal Arslan
Prof. Dr. Gorana Jelić-Mrčelić
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • aquatic ecosystems
  • invasive species
  • ecology
  • human activities
  • aquaculture
  • macrofauna
  • maritime transport
  • bio-fouling
  • coastal and nautical tourism
  • underwater construction
  • impact
  • management
  • sustainability
  • policy makers

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Exotic Polychaetes of a Sewage Pollution Influenced Lagoon (Çardak Lagoon, Turkish Straits)
by Ertan Dağlı, Abdullah Suat Ateş, Seçil Acar, Yeşim Büyükateş, Alper Doğan and Ahmet Kerem Bakır
Sustainability 2023, 15(11), 8946; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15118946 - 01 Jun 2023
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This paper includes three exotic polychaeta species, Hydroides dianthus (Verrill, 1873), Polydora cornuta Bosc, 1802, and Pseudopolydora paucibranchiata (Okuda, 1937), found during benthic samplings in Çardak Lagoon (Turkish Straits). The sampling was collected from the sandy and silty bottoms known to be polluted [...] Read more.
This paper includes three exotic polychaeta species, Hydroides dianthus (Verrill, 1873), Polydora cornuta Bosc, 1802, and Pseudopolydora paucibranchiata (Okuda, 1937), found during benthic samplings in Çardak Lagoon (Turkish Straits). The sampling was collected from the sandy and silty bottoms known to be polluted by sewage discharges. A total of 45 specimens of exotic polychaetes (H. dianthus: 1; P. cornuta: 4; P. paucibranchiata: 40) were found. The correlation values between the annual average values of the nutrients and the polychaeta abundance showed that the highest positive relationships with the abundance were between sand content, total phosphate, and pH. P. cornuta was the most observed species with a frequency index value of 75%, while H. dianthus was represented with a single species in the study area. Albeit the previous studies, P. paucibranchiata was observed most abundantly in the sampling station having low organic matter amounts. The study showed that opportunistic polychaetes observed in Çardak Lagoon mostly preferred organically poor sediments. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Sustainable Invasive Species Management in Aquatic Ecosystems)
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Alien Macroalgal Rearrangement in the Soft Substrata of the Venice Lagoon (Italy): Impacts, Threats, Time and Future Trends
by Adriano Sfriso, Marion Adelheid Wolf, Alessandro Buosi, Katia Sciuto and Andrea Augusto Sfriso
Sustainability 2023, 15(10), 8256; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15108256 - 18 May 2023
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Non-native species are a concern for aquatic environments both for the ecosystem biodiversity and from the economical point of view. The Venice Lagoon is a Mediterranean hotspot of alien introductions and macroalgae are probably the most represented systematic category. For this reason, alien [...] Read more.
Non-native species are a concern for aquatic environments both for the ecosystem biodiversity and from the economical point of view. The Venice Lagoon is a Mediterranean hotspot of alien introductions and macroalgae are probably the most represented systematic category. For this reason, alien macroalgal distribution and variation were monitored in late spring-autumn surveys, carried out in 2011, 2014, 2018 and 2021 in the soft bottoms of the entire lagoon (87 common stations). Overall, 21 taxa were recorded; three of them (i.e., Acanthosiphonia echinata, Caulacanthus okamurae, Osmundea oederi) are well-established recent introductions for the lagoon, which has increased the total number of non-native species to 33. Ulva australis, previously reported as Ulva laetevirens, is the most abundant species and it is replacing Ulva rigida, especially in the less eutrophic areas. The invasive Gracilariopsis vermiculophylla, an engineering species colonizing the eutrophic choked areas especially in the central lagoon, is instead decreasing. Other abundant established taxa are now dominant components of the lagoon biomass, whereas many others are rare or have small sizes that make their biomass negligible. Overall, these species do not represent serious threats to the environment, but they rather increase biodiversity, with some of them having positive effects on ecosystem services. Full article
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Sustainable Management of High-Impact Non-Native Molluscs and Their Potential Commercial Importance in the Eastern Adriatic Sea
by Gorana Jelić Mrčelić, Vedrana Nerlović and Alper Doğan
Sustainability 2023, 15(14), 11384; https://doi.org/10.3390/su151411384 - 21 Jul 2023
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Molluscs, especially bivalves, play an important role in food production and are the dominant group in mariculture worldwide. They are also an important component of the marine ecosystem, influencing the food web and nutrient cycling, as well as creating and modifying habitats. In [...] Read more.
Molluscs, especially bivalves, play an important role in food production and are the dominant group in mariculture worldwide. They are also an important component of the marine ecosystem, influencing the food web and nutrient cycling, as well as creating and modifying habitats. In the Mediterranean Sea, about 578 non-native species have been reported, including 230 taxa of non-native mollusc species. In most regional European seas, including the Mediterranean, the socioeconomic impacts of high-impact mollusc species have generally been poorly studied, and only a few well-documented cases have been reported. The present study collects scientific information on non-native molluscs in Croatian waters that are classified as high impact according to the European Alien Species Information Network EASIN: one Gastropoda—Rapana venosa—and seven Bivalvia species—Anadara kagoshimensis, Anadara transversa, Arcuatula senhousia, Brachidontes pharaonis, Magallana gigas, Pinctada radiata, and Ruditapes philippinarum. This study aims to fill the gap in the literature on high-impact non-native molluscs in the eastern Adriatic Sea through reviewing the literature on examples from other European seas, focusing on the possibility of commercialization and sustainable management of high-impact non-native molluscs. The invasion of non-native molluscs must be managed appropriately, especially if commercialisation is chosen as a management strategy. Additional management measures must be selected and objectively evaluated, taking into account the specificities, location and feasibility of the proposed measures. The study could help researchers, decision-makers, and the public to address the problems with high-impact species in the Adriatic countries, but also in other regions where the monitoring of high-impact non-native species is still inadequate. In addition to Croatia, the monitoring and management of these species is also important for other countries in the eastern Adriatic: Slovenia, Montenegro and Albania. Full article
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Detection and Management of Freshwater Invasive Alien Species through Environmental DNA Analysis and Geographic Information Systems: A Review
by Mohamad Zulkarnain Mohd Dali, Roslan Umar, Norshida Ismail, Hafizan Juahir, Muhammad Syafiq Aiman Mohd Nasir, Aliyu Garba Khaleel, Nor Ainsyafikah Madiran, Zulhisyam Abdul Kari, Lee Seong Wei, Albaris B. Tahiluddin, Guillermo Téllez-Isaías and Ahmad Syazni Kamarudin
Sustainability 2023, 15(12), 9497; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15129497 - 13 Jun 2023
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Freshwater invasive alien species (IAS) are non-native organisms that were intentionally or unintentionally released into local water bodies and later harmed the invaded habitat by disrupting the ecological processes. Over the last few years, environmental deoxyribonucleic acid (eDNA) analyses have been used in [...] Read more.
Freshwater invasive alien species (IAS) are non-native organisms that were intentionally or unintentionally released into local water bodies and later harmed the invaded habitat by disrupting the ecological processes. Over the last few years, environmental deoxyribonucleic acid (eDNA) analyses have been used in many studies to detect IAS, with positive results. However, with the help of geographic information systems (GIS), efforts to detect the presence of IAS can be made faster and more efficiently. In this paper, we review the background of IAS in Southeast Asia and management efforts undertaken involving the input of known habitat-specific geographical parameters into GIS mapping. Via this strategy, it is possible to identify and distinguish areas that fit IAS habitat features from those that do not. eDNA analysis can later be applied to confirm the presence of IAS in detected areas, enabling further studies and actions. The presence of IAS in certain areas can be used as an indicator to assess the environmental integrity of native waterways. This combined method is likely the first approach to be applied to the detection of freshwater IAS in local water bodies. Apart from saving energy and resources, embedding GIS and eDNA into the study of IAS not only benefits the ecosystem but also assists locals and authorities in managing and taking necessary enforcement actions to curb further spread. Full article
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