Filipe T. Nhanquê

1 month ago | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Carlos J. Moura |Peter Wirtz |Filipe T. Nhanquê |Castro Barbosa

1 Introduction The anthropogenic introduction of marine species outside their native ranges has been occurring for centuries, but it has been rising in recent years due to increasing human globalization. This includes more boat traffic, floating litter, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, and the construction of canals that allow the dissemination of exotic marine species (e.g., Bax et al. 2003; Geburzi and McCarthy 2018).

Jul 10, 2024 | biorxiv.org | Carlos J. Moura |Peter Wirtz |Castro Barbosa |Filipe T. Nhanquê

AbstractAim: This study aimed to explore and document putative exotic marine benthic invertebrate species in the Bijagós Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau, to enhance understanding of marine biodiversity and address the extent of marine species introductions. Location: The research was conducted in the Bijagós Archipelago, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve located in Guinea-Bissau. Methods: The study involved the region's first scuba-diving survey of marine biodiversity.