ORCID
- Mick E. Hanley: 0000-0002-3966-8919
- Paul Lunt: 0000-0002-1736-317X
- Richard C. Thompson: 0000-0003-2262-6621
Abstract
Habitat modification coupled with the spread of non-native species (NNS) are among the top threats to marine biodiversity globally. Species are known to be transported to new locations via international shipping and secondarily spread via regional vessels and artificial structures. Rapid Assessment Surveys (RAS) combining quantitative and semi-quantitative methods compared NNS richness and assemblage composition on intertidal natural rocky shores and artificial structures in harbours in different regions along the south coast of England. Quantitative data showed that artificial habitats supported higher richness than natural habitats, while semi-quantitative data found no difference in richness among habitat types. This result was attributed to additional species found in rock pools during searches of complex microhabitats in natural habitats. Assemblages on artificial structures differed among regions, with regions and harbours with greater numbers of vessels supporting greater richness. Results highlight the importance of shipping and artificial structures for NNS introduction and spread.
DOI
10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.111082
Publication Date
2020-01-01
Publication Title
Marine Pollution Bulletin
Volume
154
ISSN
0025-326X
Keywords
Biodiversity, Biological invasion, Invasive species, Non-indigenous species, Ocean sprawl, Rapid Assessment Surveys
Creative Commons License
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Recommended Citation
O'Shaughnessy, K., Hawkins, S., Yunnie, A., Hanley, M., Lunt, P., Thompson, R., & Firth, L. (2020) 'Occurrence and assemblage composition of intertidal non-native species may be influenced by shipping patterns and artificial structures', Marine Pollution Bulletin, 154. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.111082
