Results of species assessment according to Target Species selection criteria
Known human health impact? No
Comments: Not available.
Known economic impact? Yes
Comments: Impact on infrastructure and building (Strefaris and Zennetos, 2006).
References: Streftaris N; Zenetos A, 2006. Alien Marine Species in the Mediterranean -the 100 'Worst Invasives' and their Impact. Mediterranean Marine Science, 7(1):87-118.
Boudouresque, C. F., & Verlaque, M. (2002). Biological pollution in the Mediterranean Sea: invasive versus introduced macrophytes. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 44(1), 32–38. doi:10.1016/s0025-326x(01)00150-3
Known measurable environmental impact? Yes
Comments: Outcompetes native species (Boudouresque and Verlaque, 2002); impact on biodiversity (Strefaris and Zennetos, 2006).
References: Streftaris N; Zenetos A, 2006. Alien Marine Species in the Mediterranean -the 100 'Worst Invasives' and their Impact. Mediterranean Marine Science, 7(1):87-118.
Boudouresque, C. F., & Verlaque, M. (2002). Biological pollution in the Mediterranean Sea: invasive versus introduced macrophytes. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 44(1), 32–38. doi:10.1016/s0025-326x(01)00150-3
Included in the final TS list? - Yes
Comments: Assessed by the COMPLETE project experts (2021), included in target species list.