Invasive non‐native species likely to threaten biodiversity and ecosystems in the Antarctic Peninsula region
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The Antarctic is considered to be a pristine environment relative to other regions of the Earth, but it is increasingly vulnerable to invasions by marine, freshwater and terrestrial non-native species. The Antarctic Peninsula region (APR), which encompasses the Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands and South Orkney Islands, is by far the most invaded part of the Antarctica continent. The risk of introduction of invasive non-native species to the APR is likely to increase with predicted increases in the intensity, diversity and distribution of human activities. Parties that are signatories to the Antarctic Treaty have called for regional assessments of non-native species risk. In response, taxonomic and Antarctic experts undertook a horizon scanning exercise using expert opinion and consensus approaches to identify the species that are likely to present the highest risk to biodiversity and ecosystems within the APR over the next 10 years. One hundred and three species, currently absent in the APR, were identified as relevant for review, with 13 species identified as presenting a high risk of invading the APR. Marine invertebrates dominated the list of highest risk species, with flowering plants and terrestrial invertebrates also represented; however, vertebrate species were thought unlikely to establish in the APR within the 10 year timeframe. We recommend (a) the further development and application of biosecurity measures by all stakeholders active in the APR, including surveillance for species such as those identified during this horizon scanning exercise, and (b) use of this methodology across the other regions of Antarctica. Without the application of appropriate biosecurity measures, rates of introductions and invasions within the APR are likely to increase, resulting in negative consequences for the biodiversity of the whole continent, as introduced species establish and spread further due to climate change and increasing human activity.
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- Titre Crossref
- Invasive non‐native species likely to threaten biodiversity and ecosystems in the Antarctic Peninsula region
- Date Crossref
- 13/01/2020
- Éditeur
- Wiley
- Type
- journal-article
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British Antarctic Survey pays non établi dans la noticeOrganisme public
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Natural Environment Research Council pays non établi dans la noticeOrganisme public
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Research Institute for Nature and Forest pays non établi dans la noticeStructure de recherche
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Scottish Association For Marine Science pays non établi dans la noticeStructure de recherche
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Animal and Plant Health Agency GB Non-native Species Secretariat pays non établi dans la noticeOrganisme public
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Environment Agency Austria pays non établi dans la noticeOrganisme public
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Falklands Conservation pays non établi dans la noticeOrganisation à but non lucratif
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British Antarctic Survey, Natural Environment Research Council et UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, avec 9 autres affiliations.
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