A study screening 138 marine species in northern Gulf of Mexico identifies potential invasive threats under current and future climates. Key findings reveal 13 fishes, one tunicate, and 4 invertebrates posing high or very high risks in both current and future climates.

New research models the distribution of four freshwater species (fish, reptiles, amphibians, and crustaceans) in Great Britain, using predictors related to vectors of introduction to assess drivers of dispersal. The model showed road density, human population density, and proximity of boat ramps as the most important predictors.

Analysis of local distribution, population density, relative abundance, and population structure of the invasive quagga mussel (Dreissena rostriformis bugensis) in Irish lakes Lough Ree and Lough Derg reveals that it was first introduced between 2016 or 2017.

Investigation of peracarid crustaceans (Tanaidacea) collected in Iberian & Moroccan coasts via morphological & molecular methods reveal overlooked presence of Zeuxo turkensis in Atlantic waters. Findings suggest synonymizing Hexapleomera sasuke with Z. turkensis.

Research on round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) in Elbe River suggests incorporating predator body size and population structure improves accuracy in calculating impact potential (IP) on prey.

Lessepsian fish migrants in the Mediterranean show diverse dietary changes from their Red Sea origins, impacting local food webs. Using δ13C values, researchers highlight their adaptability to new environments, hinting at potential tropicalization and food web shifts in the Eastern Mediterranean.

New study highlights the risk of pet abandonment in Florida's freshwater habitats and study thermal tolerance on three catfish species commonly released from aquariums. Results suggest Redtail catfish (Phractocephalus hemioliopterus) would be limited to South Florida due to higher lethal temperatures (14.3°C), while others could survive up to ~28°N Latitude.

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