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Biological invasions are one of the major drivers of global change threatening biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human health (IPBES, 2019; Pyšek et al., 2020), with high monetary costs associated with their impacts and management (Diagne et al., 2021).

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Compared to terrestrial and marine ecosystems, freshwater and transitional waters (hereafter collectively referred to as inland waters) are especially vulnerable to biological invasions due to their intrinsic environmental features (Moorhouse and Macdonald 2015; McFadden et al. 2023), and the high introduction pressure promoted by the wide range of human activities developed in these aquatic habitats (Reid et al. 2019; Cabral et al. 2020). For instance, inland waters support commercial fisheries, aquaculture, shipping, and diverse recreational activities (e.g. sport fishing or navigation).

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Las especies exóticas invasoras (EEI) suponen una grave amenaza para la naturaleza, la economía y la salud humana en Europa. Son un problema muy significativo en todos los países de la Unión Europea y su número ha aumentado notablemente en las últimas décadas.

Prevenir la introducción de EEI y coordinar una respuesta eficaz exige de la cooperación entre gobiernos, sectores económicos y otras organizaciones. Para ello, el Parlamento Europeo adoptó el Reglamente (UE) No 1143/2014 sobre EEI, con el objetivo de establecer medidas comunes que eviten su entrada y propagación en el territorio de la UE.

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Invasive Alien Species (IAS) are a serious threat to nature, the economy and human health in Europe. They are a very significant problem in all European Union (EU) states and their numbers have increased significantly in recent decades. In Spain and Portugal, where governments are increasing efforts to reduce the impact of IAS, raising awareness in society is essential to increase management effectiveness. In this context, LIFE INVASAQUA has generated knowledge transfer and increased social perception of the problem.

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Biological invasions are one of the major drivers of global change that threatens biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human health (IPBES 2023). Increasing rates of species introductions (Seebens et al. 2017), climate change (Gallardo et al. 2018) and other anthropogenic influences, such as globalisation as well as human-altered habitats, favour the establishment and spread of alien species (Hulme 2021).

According to the European Commission, Invasive Alien Species (IAS) are defined as species, subspecies or lower taxa whose introduction and spread outside their natural ecological range have been found to threaten or adversely impact to biodiversity and relative ecosystem services (EU Regulation 1143/2014). The introduction of IAS can alter ecosystems and are one of the main anthropogenic global drivers of species extinctions, incurring high economic costs (Diagne et al. 2021).

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Biological invasions are one of the major drivers of global change that threatens biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human health (IPBES 2023). Increasing rates of species introductions (Seebens et al. 2017), climate change (Gallardo et al. 2018) and other anthropogenic influences, such as globalisation as well as human-altered habitats, favour the establishment and spread of alien species (Hulme 2021).

According to the European Commission, Invasive Alien Species (IAS) are defined as species, subspecies or lower taxa whose introduction and spread outside their natural ecological range have been found to threaten or adversely impact to biodiversity and relative ecosystem services (EU Regulation 1143/2014). The introduction of IAS can alter ecosystems and are one of the main anthropogenic global drivers of species extinctions, incurring high economic costs (Diagne et al. 2021).

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Se presenta una lista actualizada de las especies exóticas que se encuentran en etapa de establecimiento o de propagación de la invasión en aguas continentales de la península ibérica. La lista está basada en la evaluación sistemática de los datos en colaboración con un amplio equipo de expertos de España y Portugal. Esta lista de actualización es un instrumento de apoyo importante para la aplicación del Reglamento de la Unión Europea (UE) sobre las especies exóticas invasoras (EEI) y también proporciona una base objetiva para el examen de su aplicación.

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No passado, exibir um espécime exótico era sinal de ostentação, um privilégio só ao alcance de quem tinhapoder económico e contactos estabelecidos alémmar. As rotas comerciais, algumas milenares, e em particular as que se fazem pela via marítima, têm contribuído fortemente para a dispersão de espécies para lá da sua área de distribuição natural.

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Biological invasions occur when species introduced beyond their natural ranges negatively affect biodiversity and ecosystem services, acting as a driver of global change with ecological, health and economic impacts. Human activities such as globalization and habitat alteration influence their rapid spread, while climate change creates favourable conditions for their establishment.

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