invasive species

Read more about the article Lost in translation? The need for standardised marine invasion terminology
The relationship between invasion biology terms (Graphic by Tammy Robinson)
2016 / Highlighted papers

Lost in translation? The need for standardised marine invasion terminology

Invasion biology as a field has been plagued by the use of confusing terms and definitions. South African marine invasion biology has not been untouched by this peculiarity. While this may at first seems like an academic problem with little real-world relevance, the reality could not be further from the truth.

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15 September 2016
2016 / Highlighted papers

Barriers to the management of Prosopis (mesquite), a widespread invasive tree

Species have been moved around the world for many reasons and have led to the rise of biological invasions which are a major driver of ecological and social change globally. One such species, Prosopis (mesquite), has been introduced to over 100 countries globally, both accidently and purposefully to act as an agroforestry tree.

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10 June 2016
Read more about the article Study shows invasive species can have cross-ecosystem impacts
The native fish species, the mountain catfish (Amphilius natalensis)
2016 / News

Study shows invasive species can have cross-ecosystem impacts

A recent study by C·I·B post-doctoral fellow, Michelle Jackson, found that invasive species can have effects that reach across different ecosystems.

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10 May 2016
Read more about the article Long-term study highlights ecological changes in an urban estuary
The alien polychaete, Ficomomatus enigmaticus, forms large calcified reefs around the pilings of bridges and other hard structures in small, urban estuaries (Photo credit: Charles Griffiths)
2016 / News

Long-term study highlights ecological changes in an urban estuary

Estuaries are among the most vulnerable of marine ecosystems and small, urban estuaries, in particular, are under pressure due to human activities.

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11 April 2016
Read more about the article French platannas originated from many sites all over South Africa
An African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis), also known as platannas (Photo credit: John Measey)
2016 / News

French platannas originated from many sites all over South Africa

Genetic analyses of a population of invasive French platannas suggest they came from all over South Africa.

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15 March 2016