Options for managing invasive marine species
Thresher, R.E.; Kuris, A.M. (2004). Options for managing invasive marine species. Biological Invasions 6: 295-300
In: Biological Invasions. Springer: London. ISSN 1387-3547; e-ISSN 1573-1464, meer
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Biology > Genetics
Control > Biological control
Pests
Risk assessment
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- Thresher, R.E.
- Kuris, A.M.
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| Abstract |
Marine biological invasions are increasingly recognised as a threat to biodiversity and coastal industry, including fisheries. Globally, efforts are underway to contain, if not eradicate, several high-impact marine invasive species. However, working in a marine environment places unique social, political and technical constraints on options for pest control, which we explored in a series of stakeholder workshops. Results suggest that current efforts are low risk and publicly acceptable, but have a low probability of success against established invaders. However, techniques deemed likely to be successful and ultimately needed in a marine context are currently more contentious for social and political reasons. To control introduced marine pests, scientists and managers will need to overcome perceptual biases among marine stakeholders, develop a decision-making framework for what is perceived to be an open system, and focus on technologies likely to be both effective and publicly and politically acceptable. |
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