Article
Environmental Sciences
David Renault, Elena Angulo, Ross N. Cuthbert, Phillip J. Haubrock, Cesar Capinha, Alok Bang, Andrew M. Kramer, Franck Courchamp
Summary: Invasive alien species have significant ecological and economic impacts worldwide. This study quantifies the economic costs caused by invasive terrestrial invertebrates on a global scale, revealing a total cost of US$ 712.44 billion. North America reports the greatest costs, mainly due to invasive insects affecting agriculture and forestry.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Phillip J. Haubrock, Ross N. Cuthbert, Darren C. J. Yeo, Achyut Kumar Banerjee, Chunlong Liu, Christophe Diagne, Franck Courchamp
Summary: The study highlights the economic costs incurred from invasive species in Singapore and Southeast Asia, with a focus on the impact of invasive insects in the Culicidae family. Despite limited cost data available, the estimated total economic costs were substantial, indicating the need for improved evaluation and reporting to support effective mitigation and management strategies.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Melina Kourantidou, Ross N. Cuthbert, Phillip J. Haubrock, Ana Novoa, Nigel G. Taylor, Boris Leroy, Cesar Capinha, David Renault, Elena Angulo, Christophe Diagne, Franck Courchamp
Summary: Invasive alien species (IAS) in the Mediterranean basin have led to significant economic costs, mainly driven by damages and losses from invasions rather than management expenditure. Costs were predominantly attributed to a few countries, primarily France, Spain, Italy, and Libya. The study highlights the need for improved research and data collection to understand the full extent of invasion costs in the region.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Phillip J. Haubrock, Ross N. Cuthbert, Andrea Sundermann, Christophe Diagne, Marina Golivets, Franck Courchamp
Summary: The economic cost of invasive alien species in Germany between 1960 and 2020 was estimated at US$ 9.8 billion, with potential costs of US$ 8.9 billion. The costs were driven by a broad range of taxa, mainly related to control-related spending and resource damages or losses. With increasing invasion rates, economic costs are expected to rise further, highlighting the need for improved evaluation and reporting to effectively manage invasions.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Thomas W. Bodey, Zachary T. Carter, Phillip J. Haubrock, Ross N. Cuthbert, Melissa J. Welsh, Christophe Diagne, Franck Courchamp
Summary: Biological invasions are a significant aspect of human-induced environmental change, causing substantial economic costs. From 1968 to 2020, New Zealand has reported economic damage and management costs of approximately US$69 billion. Most of the observed costs are associated with damage, with comparatively little investment in management. Reported costs have been increasing over time, with damage exceeding management expenditure. The majority of reported costs are from terrestrial plants and animals, with primary industries such as agriculture and forestry bearing the brunt of the damages. New Zealand spends more than expected from its Gross Domestic Product on pre- and post-invasion management costs compared to other countries in the InvaCost database. However, some ecologically impactful invasive species are absent from estimated damage costs, and management costs are not reported for certain game animals and agricultural pathogens.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Morgan Raffray, Jean-Christophe Martin, Celine Jacob
Summary: This article introduces a methodology for a seafood European multi-regional input-output model, emphasizing the interconnections between seafood industries in European countries, providing a baseline scenario for further studies on the evaluation of socio-economic benefits of changes in practices.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mohammed Khaled Al-Hanawi, Mpho Keetile
Summary: This study found a high prevalence of chronic NCD risk factors in Saudi Arabia's adult population. Factors influencing these risk factors include gender, occupation, income level, and education level. It is recommended to adopt healthy lifestyles such as engaging in physical activity and maintaining a balanced diet to reduce behaviors harmful to health.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ross N. Cuthbert, Angela C. Bartlett, Anna J. Turbelin, Phillip J. Haubrock, Christophe Diagne, Zarah Pattison, Franck Courchamp, Jane A. Catford
Summary: In the UK, invasive alien species have cost the economy between US$6.9 billion and $17.6 billion since 1976. The costs of invasion have been increasing rapidly, averaging $157.1 million per annum. This highlights the need for greater investments in research and management of invasive species in the country.
Article
Water Resources
Andreas Nicolaidis Lindqvist, Rickard Fornell, Thomas Prade, Sammar Khalil, Linda Tufvesson, Birgit Kopainsky
Summary: This study predicts the future groundwater supply in the Faro center dot island of Region Gotland, Sweden, using multivariate Monte Carlo simulations. The results show that groundwater storage will remain critically low in the next 30 years, with a 60-70% probability of falling to lower levels than the past 60 years. Low water availability and saltwater intrusion will limit housing and tourism development by around 11% and 30% respectively. The tourism sector will increasingly rely on water from private wells, and supplementary water deliveries from neighboring regions will be necessary to meet municipal water demand.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY-REGIONAL STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Daniel Puciato, Michal Rozpara, Marek Bugdol, Barbara Mroz-Gorgon
Summary: This study examines the relationship between quality of life and socioeconomic status indicators among single and married respondents in the Wroclaw metropolitan area in Poland. The results show that marital status is associated with perceived health condition and quality of life in the social domain. Factors such as male sex, higher education, occupation, and financial status are also related to higher assessments of quality of life and perceived health condition.
HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE OUTCOMES
(2022)
Review
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Alvar Carranza, Ignacio Agudo-Padron, Gonzalo A. Collado, Cristina Damborenea, Alejandra Fabres, Diego Gutierrez E. Gregoric, Cesar Lodeiros, Sandra Ludwig, Guido Pastorino, Pablo Penchaszadeh, Rodrigo B. Salvador, Paula Spotorno, Silvana Thiengo, Teofania H. D. A. Vidigal, Gustavo Darrigran
Summary: This paper provides a synoptic view on the socio-ecological impacts of invasive mollusc species in South America. It summarizes the documented impacts of non-native mollusc species and transplanted mollusc species, with 21 non-native species and 7 transplanted species found to have impacts on the environment, economy and society. Further research is encouraged to explore the impacts on human health and the environment.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marissa M. Shams-White, Heather D'Angelo, Lilian G. Perez, Laura A. Dwyer, David G. Stinchcomb, April Y. Oh
Summary: The study found that living in neighborhoods with walkable attributes was associated with greater adolescent MVPA, though the effects were not distributed equally across nSES quintiles. Adolescents living in lower SES neighborhoods may benefit more from physical activity interventions and environmental supports that provide opportunities to be active beyond neighborhood walkability.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Beatriz M. P. Ferreira, Cristine Do Bonfim, Isabel P. A. Raposo, Tarcisio S. Quinamo, Luis Henrique R. De Campos
Summary: This article analyzes the impacts of the 2019 oil spill in Brazil on fishers, tourism practitioners, and beach vendors, highlighting the unequal distribution of the disaster's effects across different industries and cities. Specialized tourism areas and regions with a higher degree of specialization in fishing were the most severely affected.
ANAIS DA ACADEMIA BRASILEIRA DE CIENCIAS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liying Zhu, Yuanyuan Chen, Yawei Wang, Yuansong Wei, Hua Zheng, Yuxin Zhang
Summary: A comprehensive analysis was conducted on the impacts of socio-economic development and land use on water quality in the North Canal River in China. The study revealed that the water quality significantly improved from severe pollution, with the concentration of NH3-N meeting the water quality assessment standard in 2018. The influence of socio-economic factors on water quality was found to be more significant than that of land use types, and these factors may offset or alter the impact of land use on river water quality in areas affected by human activities.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Nofri Yenita Dahlan, Nor Azliana Abdullah, Nor Shahida Razali, Vigna K. Ramachandaramurthy, Bakhtiar Alrazi
Summary: The study introduced a hybrid renewable energy system as an alternative to grid connection in rural areas of Malaysia, specifically focusing on a residential area in Sabah. It found that the hybrid PV-diesel with battery configuration is the most cost-effective and environmentally friendly option, leading to improved educational outcomes for students. The results may encourage the adoption of similar systems to replace existing diesel generators in Malaysia.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RENEWABLE ENERGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Guillaume Latombe, Hanno Seebens, Bernd Lenzner, Franck Courchamp, Stefan Dullinger, Marina Golivets, Ingolf Kuehn, Brian Leung, Nuria Roura-Pascual, Emma Cebrian, Wayne Dawson, Christophe Diagne, Jonathan M. Jeschke, Cristian Perez-Granados, Dietmar Moser, Anna Turbelin, Piero Visconti, Franz Essl
Summary: This study investigated the impact of socio-economic and environmental factors on biological invasions and found that trade, governance, lifestyle and education are the best indicators for explaining invasive species richness and a country's capacity to manage invasions. Historical levels of governance and trade were found to have a stronger influence than recent levels, highlighting the importance of historical factors in shaping future invasions. The results provide valuable insights for decision-making and management of biological invasions.
SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ismael Soto, Ross N. Cuthbert, Danish A. Ahmed, Antonin Kouba, Sami Domisch, Jaime R. G. Marquez, Ayah Beidas, Giuseppe Amatulli, Jens Kiesel, Longzhu Q. Shen, Margarita Florencio, Herlander Lima, Elizabeta Briski, Florian Altermatt, Gait Archambaud-Suard, Peter Borza, Zoltan Csabai, Thibault Datry, Mathieu Floury, Maxence Forcellini, Jean-Francois Fruget, Patrick Leitner, Marie-Helene Lizee, Anthony Maire, Anthony Ricciardi, Ralf B. Schaefer, Rachel Stubbington, Gea H. Van der Lee, Gabor Varbiro, Ralf C. M. Verdonschot, Peter Haase, Phillip J. Haubrock
Summary: The killer shrimp Dikerogammarus villosus is an invasive alien amphipod that has spread across freshwater rivers and streams in Europe, causing ecological and economic impacts. Our study analyzed 96 European time series and identified trends in the population dynamics of D. villosus, as well as its impact on ecological communities. We found that D. villosus is well-established in European waters and its abundance significantly alters recipient community metrics. However, early detection methods are needed to address the cryptic initial introductions of D. villosus.
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philipp Semenchuk, Gerald Kalt, Lisa Kaufmann, Thomas Kastner, Sarah Matej, Giorgio Bidoglio, Karl -Heinz Erb, Franz Essl, Helmut Haberl, Stefan Dullinger, Fridolin Krausmann
Summary: By quantifying the global biodiversity footprint (BDF) of Vienna's biomass consumption, we found that food consumption (58%), biomass for material applications (28%), and bioenergy consumption (13%) contribute significantly to the loss of biodiversity. Although Vienna's per capita biomass consumption is above the global average, the per capita BDE in Vienna is roughly equal to the global average, indicating that Vienna sources its products from regions with efficient production systems and relatively low native species richness. It is concluded that dietary changes offer a key leverage point to reduce the urban BDF, while expanding the use of biomass for material and energy may increase the BDF and requires appropriate monitoring.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Ross N. Cuthbert, Elizabeta Briski
Summary: Climate change may shift the impacts of biological invasions on aquatic ecosystems, particularly in enclosed seas. Sea freshening, a consequence of climatic change, can modify the performance of invasive alien species. In this study, we compared the ecological impacts of an invasive alien species (Gammarus tigrinus) and a native species (Gammarus locusta) in the Baltic Sea under different salinity regimes. The results showed that salinity had an effect on the feeding rates and performance of the invasive alien species, with improved performance at lower salinities compared to the native species. These findings have implications for enclosed sea systems, where projected freshening could exacerbate the ecological impacts of invasive alien species.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Anna J. Turbelin, Ross N. Cuthbert, Franz Essl, Phillip J. Haubrock, Anthony Ricciardi, Franck Courchamp
Summary: Biological invasions have economic costs similar to natural hazards, and these costs have been increasing at a faster rate. Therefore, it is important to raise awareness and take policy actions to address the impacts of biological invasions.
PERSPECTIVES IN ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Phillip J. J. Haubrock, Lais Carneiro, Rafael L. L. Macedo, Paride Balzani, Ismael Soto, Jes Jessen Rasmussen, Peter Wiberg-Larsen, Zoltan Csabai, Gabor Varbiro, John Francis Murphy, J. Iwan Jones, Ralf C. M. Verdonschot, Piet Verdonschot, Gea van der Lee, Danish A. A. Ahmed
Summary: The use of long-term datasets is crucial in ecology as it provides a comprehensive understanding of natural fluctuations and changes in ecosystems, and enables robust comparisons across geographical scales. These datasets are important in detecting trends and patterns, predicting future changes, evaluating conservation efforts, and informing evidence-based decision-making.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2023)
Article
Biology
Danish A. Ahmed, Phillip J. Haubrock, Ross N. Cuthbert, Alok Bang, Ismael Soto, Paride Balzani, Ali Serhan Tarkan, Rafael L. Macedo, Lais Carneiro, Thomas W. Bodey, Francisco J. Oficialdegui, Pierre Courtois, Melina Kourantidou, Elena Angulo, Gustavo Heringer, David Renault, Anna J. Turbelin, Emma J. Hudgins, Chunlong Liu, Showkat A. Gojery, Ugo Arbieu, Christophe Diagne, Boris Leroy, Elizabeta Briski, Corey J. A. Bradshaw, Franck Courchamp
Summary: Biological invasions are a global challenge that has not received enough attention. The InvaCost database provides reliable and up-to-date information on the economic impacts of biological invasions, allowing for effective management and attracting public attention. Over 50 scientific publications have used the database to assess invasion costs across different scales, guiding future policy decisions. The availability and standardization of cost information has improved invasion science as a discipline.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ismael Soto, Phillip J. Haubrock, Ross N. Cuthbert, David Renault, Anna F. Probert, Ali Serhan Tarkan
Summary: Given the limited economic resources available, prioritizing invasive species for management is crucial. Although global invasive species risk scoring systems exist, the incorporation of fully quantitative impact metrics is currently lacking. However, the emergence of monetary costs as a standardized measure of invasive species impact provides an opportunity for comparing species in risk assessments.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhijie Zhang, Qiang Yang, Trevor S. Fristoe, Wayne Dawson, Franz Essl, Holger Kreft, Bernd Lenzner, Jan Pergl, Petr Pysek, Patrick Weigelt, Marten Winter, Nicol Fuentes, John T. Kartesz, Misako Nishino, Mark van Kleunen
Summary: The introduction of plants outside their native ranges by humans has had significant ecological consequences. This study focuses on intracontinental aliens, which are naturalized plant species that have originated within the same continent. The researchers discovered that these intracontinental aliens account for a small percentage of overall plant species, but constitute a large proportion of naturalized species. The findings also indicate a poleward naturalization trend, primarily driven by larger native species pools in low-latitudes.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Ismael Soto, Jana S. Dietrich, Agustin P. Monteoliva, Phillip J. Haubrock
Summary: The study investigated the population status of Atlantic salmon and brown trout in Northern Spain and found a significant decline in both species. The effectiveness of current stocking efforts is questioned, and more conservation measures, such as dam removal and pollution reduction, as well as more effective stocking practices, are needed to protect these aquatic populations.
INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF HYDROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Masimini S. S. Nkosi, Ross N. N. Cuthbert, Naicheng Wu, Purvance Shikwambana, Tatenda Dalu
Summary: Microplastic pollution in aquatic environments is a global concern, but research on freshwater microplastics, especially in the Global South, is limited. To address this knowledge gap, we studied microplastic dynamics in the Crocodile River in South Africa. Microplastics were more abundant during the cool-dry season in surface water and the hot-dry season in sediments. The main source of microplastics was wastewater, particularly from laundry. This pollution has implications for drinking water and aquatic biota in the area.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Anna Schertler, Bernd Lenzner, Stefan Dullinger, Dietmar Moser, Jennifer L. Bufford, Luisa Ghelardini, Alberto Santini, Cesar Capinha, Miguel Monteiro, Luis Reino, Michael J. Wingfield, Hanno Seebens, Marco Thines, Wayne Dawson, Mark van Kleunen, Holger Kreft, Jan Pergl, Petr Pysek, Patrick Weigelt, Marten Winter, Franz Essl
Summary: This study analyzes the global distribution, taxonomy, ecological characteristics, temporal accumulation trajectories, and regional hotspots of 100 major alien fungal and oomycete pathogens with significant socio-economic and environmental impacts.
JOURNAL OF BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Cindy Martinez Reyes, Ross N. Cuthbert, Louisa Langrehr, Elizabeta Briski
Summary: Anthropogenic disturbances, including non-indigenous species (NIS) and climate change, have had significant impacts on ecosystems and socio-economies globally. However, predicting the interaction between NIS and climate change remains a challenge that requires urgent attention.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Charly Geron, Ross N. Cuthbert, Hoel Hotte, David Renault
Summary: Biological invasions pose a significant threat to biodiversity in cold insular environments. Native terrestrial invertebrates from these environments often lack experience with novel predators. This study found that the invasive species Soledadinus soledadinus can have a high ecological impact on insect communities when present in high densities. Therefore, enhancing biosecurity for invasive insect species is crucial.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Ana Ceia-Hasse, Carla A. Sousa, Bruna R. Gouveia, Cesar Capinha
Summary: Arboviral diseases are a global concern, and forecasting vector abundance is crucial for preventive risk assessment. This study demonstrates the use of deep learning algorithms to predict short-term trends in Aedes aegypti mosquito eggs, showing high predictive performance. Linking this approach to disease transmission models could enhance early warning systems for arboviral disease risk.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATICS
(2023)