Non-indigenous marine species – not all created equal

Introduced species have been recognised as a great threat to marine biodiversity. Fortunately, only a fraction of species introduced will go on to become pests. The detrimental effects of some of those recognised pest species... [ view full abstract ]

Introduced species have been recognised as a great threat to marine biodiversity. Fortunately, only a fraction of species introduced will go on to become pests. The detrimental effects of some of those recognised pest species are well known, but for other species, their effects on native species or habitats are unknown or poorly understood. Here, I consider the range of ‘pestiness’ of introduced species in Port Phillip Bay and the implications of that range for management of the marine environment.