A5003527760- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Ichthyology and Marine Biology
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Mercury impact and mitigation studies
- Marine Invertebrate Physiology and Ecology
- Halal products and consumer behavior
- Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
- Crustacean biology and ecology
- Cephalopods and Marine Biology
Abstract All three species of angel sharks (genus Squatina ) inhabiting the Mediterranean Sea are listed as Critically Endangered in International Union for Conservation Nature Red List Threatened Species due to overexploitation. New records from Cyprus, Greece, Italy and Libya were collected citizen‐scientists integrated with local knowledge obtained using structured interviews four countries. Observations reports, together an analysis reconstructed fisheries data, resulted identification...
The silver-cheeked toadfish ( Lagocephalus sceleratus , from the pufferfish family Tetraodontidae) and Pacific red lionfish Pterois miles Scorpaenidae) have recently invaded Mediterranean Sea. has spread throughout this entire sea with highest concentrations in eastern basin, while more recently, Eastern to Central Their effects on local biodiversity fisheries are cause for management concern. Here, a comprehensive review of predators these two species their native Indo-Pacific Western...
Abstract In the Mediterranean Sea, where biological invasions constitute a serious threat, combination of citizen science and social networks amplified power proper field studies, recording species that would have otherwise presumably passed unnoticed. Based on data collected several Facebook groups, we hereby first report presence five fish taxa ( Kyphosus sp., Heniochus intermedius , Pomacanthus imperator maculosus Abudefduf sp.) new for Egypt, revise their distribution in Sea discuss...
The monitoring of contaminants in fish species is pivotal for fishes’ health and reproduction, as well human health. In the specific work, three major categories contaminants, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, macro trace elements, were investigated two species, Dicentrarchus labrax Solea solea, collected from Thermaikos Gulf, Greece. To achieve this goal, analytical methods using LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, ICP-MS developed, validated, applied to samples. results indicated a very low prevalence caffeine...
Biological invasions constitute a major threat to native ecosystems and global biodiversity [...]
Raising knowledge of the dispersal non-indigenous species (NIS) in new geographic areas is a matter major concern, as alien may outcompete native biota through competition, predation, and hybridization. In Mediterranean Sea, where biological invasions constitute serious threat, combined use citizen science social networks amplified results obtained via traditional research activities, often recording that would otherwise presumably have passed unnoticed. We hereby report unpublished data for...
Alongside climate change, the introduction of non-native species (NNS) is widely recognized as one main threats to aquatic biodiversity and human wellbeing. Non-native are generally low priority issues on political agendas many countries, particularly in European countries outside Union (EU). The objectives tasks this study were address policy regulation, education level, practices, socioeconomic perceptions NNS Balkans. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted Albania, Bosnia Herzegovina,...
The Indo-Pacific mangrove red snapper Lutjanus argentimaculatus (Forsskål, 1775) (Chordata: Actinopterygii: Perciformes: Lutjanidae) is an alien fish that has recently invaded the eastern Mediterranean Sea, with records from Israel, Lebanon, and Turkey.We here first report presence of this species in Greece based on three specimens spearfished between July August 2019; they also represent westernmost observations basin up to date.After a long period latency, taxon seems undergo very rapid...
Abstract Non-indigenous fish species (NIFS) are spreading in the Mediterranean Sea, altering assemblages and reshaping marine ecosystems. Market-based approach has been promoted as a measure to limit spread damages by NIFS provide economic revenues fishers. Understanding drivers of consumption documenting consumers’ habits pivotal guiding market strategy. Α custom-made online questionnaire was developed distributed Greek consumers through Social Media networks. The majority consumers: (a)...
Accurate checklists of species are essential for evaluating their conservation status and understanding more about distribution, biology ecology and, therefore, the first step in order to effectively protect them. According existing literature, Greek seas rich chondrichthyan biodiversity herein, we update most recent checklist country regarding that present waters, correct unvalidated miscellaneous sightings observations provide guidelines future research improve conservation. In total, 330...
Marine invasive alien species (IAS) are spreading in the Mediterranean Sea, altering composition and reshaping marine ecosystems. The study explores consumer attitudes towards consumption of (IAS), particularly lionfish Atlantic blue crab, Greek seafood market. These considered a threat to biodiversity but also being for commercial mitigate their ecological impact. Through surveys consumers retailers, research finds that while show positive attitude consuming these species, they often lack...
On 5th November 2017, a puffer fish specimen was caught in the Aegean Sea. Morphological and molecular analysis identified it as Lagocephalus guentheri. This first record from Greek waters represents westernmost observation of species Mediterranean The expansion establishment basin are discussed, with particular emphasis on importance additional use for increasing efficiency understanding spread dynamics.
Pomadasys incisus is a thermophilous coastal subtropical fish species belonging to the family Haemulidae. Originally described from Gambia, this widely distributed in Eastern Atlantic Galicia South Africa. It has also been recorded Mediterranean Sea since 1840, presumably expanding its distribution next decades, although could have already present basin, but simply overlooked until mid XIX century. In study, we first record P. Cyprus (eastern Sea), based on two opportunistic observations...