β Scribed by Dr. Gil Rilov, Dr. Jeffrey A. Crooks (auth.), Dr. Gil Rilov, Dr. Jeffrey A. Crooks (eds.)
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Biological invasions are considered to be one of the greatest threats to the integrity of most ecosystems on earth. This volume explores the current state of marine bioinvasions, which have been growing at an exponential rate over recent decades. Focusing on the ecological aspects of biological invasions, it elucidates the different stages of an invasion process, starting with uptake and transport, through inoculation, establishment and finally integration into new ecosystems. Basic ecological concepts - all in the context of bioinvasions - are covered, such as propagule pressure, species interactions, phenotypic plasticity, and the importance of biodiversity. The authors approach bioinvasions as hazards to the integrity of natural communities, but also as a tool for better understanding fundamental ecological processes. Important aspects of managing marine bioinvasions are also discussed, as are many informative case studies from around the world.
Front Matter....Pages i-xxvi
Marine Bioinvasions: Conservation Hazards and Vehicles for Ecological Understanding....Pages 3-11
Deep Invasion Ecology and the Assembly of Communities in Historical Time....Pages 13-56
Natural and Climate Change Mediated Invasions....Pages 57-69
Modeling Marine Invasions: Current and Future Approaches....Pages 71-105
Characterizing Vectors of Marine Invasion....Pages 109-116
The Vessel as a Vector β Biofouling, Ballast Water and Sediments....Pages 117-131
The Role of Propagule Pressure in Invasion Success....Pages 133-151
Differentiating Successful and Failed Invaders: Species Pools and the Importance of Defining Vector, Source and Recipient Regions....Pages 153-170
The Establishment of Invasive Species....Pages 173-175
The Role of Phenotypic Plasticity in Marine Biological Invasions....Pages 177-202
Escape from Parasites....Pages 203-214
Ecological Factors Affecting Community Invasibility....Pages 215-238
The Integration of Invasive Species into Marine Ecosystemss....Pages 241-244
Competition in Marine Invasions....Pages 245-260
Predator-Prey Interactions of Marine Invaders....Pages 261-285
The Role of Exotic Marine Ecosystem Engineers....Pages 287-304
Multitrophic Effects of Invasions in Marine and Estuarine Systems....Pages 305-324
Marine Bioinvasion Management: Structural Framework....Pages 327-334
Examples of Current International, Regional and National Regulatory Frameworks for Preventing and Managing Marine Bioinvasions....Pages 335-352
An Overview of Risk Assessment in a Marine Biosecurity Context....Pages 353-373
Differing Consequences of Removing Ecosystem-Modifying Invaders: Significance of Impact and Community Context to Restoration Potential....Pages 375-385
Geographic Perspectives of Invasions in the Sea....Pages 389-391
The Status and Distribution of Marine Alien Species in South Africa....Pages 393-408
Marine Invasions in New Zealand: A History of Complex Supply-Side Dynamics....Pages 409-423
Marine Bioinvasions in Australia....Pages 425-437
Marine Bioinvasions in the Southeastern Pacific: Status, Ecology, Economic Impacts, Conservation and Management....Pages 439-457
Marine Bioinvasions in the Brazilian Coast: Brief Report on History of Events, Vectors, Ecology, Impacts and Management of Non-indigenous Species....Pages 459-477
Four Centuries of Biological Invasions in Tidal Waters of the Chesapeake Bay Region....Pages 479-506
Introduced Aquatic Species of the North Sea Coasts and Adjacent Brackish Waters....Pages 507-528
European Enclosed and Semi-enclosed Seas....Pages 529-547
Marine Bioinvasions in the Mediterranean Sea β History, Distribution and Ecology....Pages 549-575
A First Assessment of Invasive Marine Species on Chinese and Korean Coasts....Pages 577-585
Invasions of Estuaries vs the Adjacent Open Coast: A Global Perspective....Pages 587-617
Future Directions For Marine Invasions Research....Pages 621-625
Back Matter....Pages 627-641
Freshwater & Marine Ecology; Marine & Freshwater Sciences; Fish & Wildlife Biology & Management; Conservation Biology/Ecology; Environmental Management; Biodiversity
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