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Social-Ecological Systems Meta-Analysis Database: Variables

Variable TypeBinary
Variable Component TypeNatural Resource Unit, Natural Resource System
Variable KindInteraction
ThemeExternal (learn about themes)
ProjectsSESMAD, Fiji fisheries
QuestionHave invasive species been a problem for this resource?
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Role
ImportanceInvasive species can harm ecosystems whose own species are poorly adapted to the behaviors of the invasive.
Definition

Non-indigenous or non-native species that adversely affect the habitats and bioregions they invade. Effects can include outcompeting native species, predation, affecting habitats, etc.

Sectors

Theory Usages

TheoryValue Used
Openness and general resilienceYes

Associated Studies

Study Citation

Case Usages

CaseInteraction TypeComponentValue UsedExplanation
Forests in IndonesiaGovernanceForests in IndonesiaNoInvasive species were not an important problem during this period (unless you consider people to be invasive).
Forests in IndonesiaGovernanceForests in IndonesiaNono evidence about invasive species.
Gulf of Nicoya, Costa Rica fisheries governanceGovernanceGulf of Nicoya fisheriesMissing
Galapagos Marine ReserveBiophysicalGalapagos Sea Cucumber 
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (ICCAT)GovernanceWestern Atlantic Bluefin Tuna No
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (ICCAT)GovernanceEastern Atlantic Bluefin TunaNo
Community D (Fiji Fisheries)GovernanceCommunity D Fish ResourcesNo
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (ICCAT)GovernanceEastern Atlantic Bluefin TunaNo
Montreal ProtocolBiophysicalOzoneNot Applicable
Great Barrier Reef Marine ParkGovernanceGBR coral coverNo
Great Barrier Reef Marine ParkGovernanceGBR coral coverNo
Montreal ProtocolBiophysicalOzoneNot Applicable
Great Barrier Reef Marine ParkGovernanceGBR target fishNo
Great Barrier Reef Marine ParkGovernanceGBR target fishNo
Galapagos Marine Reserve (GMR)GovernanceGalapagos Sea CucumberNoInvasive species are a problem within the GMR as a whole, however no information found regarding invasive species specific to sea cucumber.
Macquarie Island Marine ParkGovernancePatagonian Toothfish NoThere is no evidence that this stock has been affected by invasive species.
Macquarie Island Marine ParkGovernanceLight Mantled AlbatrossYesFeral cats and rabbits on Macquarie Island were a serious problem for many seabirds. However they were eradicated in 2002; further eradication programs completed by 2012 have eliminated rats and rabbits from the island which has been declared pest-free.
Macquarie Island Marine ParkGovernanceMacquarie Island Royal PenguinYesCats and rats have been known to take the eggs of royal penguins; although pest eradication programs have been successful in recent years
Wakatobi National Park GovernanceWakatobi coral coverNoNo evidence so far of this.
Wakatobi National Park GovernanceWakatobi fish spawningNo
Wakatobi National Park GovernanceWakatobi Green TurtleNoNo evidence found
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI) Marine National MonumentGovernanceNWHI Lobster FisheryNono evidence of this
Galapagos Marine Reserve (GMR)GovernanceGalapagos Green TurtleYesincreasing predation by invasive species on nesting beaches
Galapagos Marine Reserve (GMR)GovernanceGalapagos SharksNoInvasives are a big problem for the Galapagos but currently mainly on land
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI) Marine National MonumentGovernanceNWHI Trophic DensityNoRecords of invasive species, but no negative impacts reported as yet: Eleven species of shallow-water snapper (Lutjanidae) and grouper (Serranidae) were purposefully intro-duced to the main islands of the Hawaiian Archipelago in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Two snappers, the bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) and the blacktail snapper (L. fulvus), and one grouper, the peacock grouper (Cephalopholis argus), are well-established and have documented patterns of colonization along the island chain (Randall, 1987). http://ccma.nos.noaa.gov/ecosystems/coralreef/coral_report_2005/nwhi_ch10_c.pdf
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI) Marine National MonumentGovernanceNWHI Green TurtleNoFibropapillomatosis disease is considered the primary threat to green turtles - this disease increased rapidly since 1980s, and the prevalence of this disease has been linked to invasive macroalgae (demonstrated strong epidemiological links between disease rates, nitrogen-footprints, and invasive macroalgae (van Houtan et al. 2010)) - NB this paper was contentious!
Central California National Marine Sanctuaries GovernanceCalifornia Humpback WhaleNo
Central California National Marine Sanctuaries GovernanceCalifornia Rocky Shores Ecosystem HealthYesInvasive species is a massive problem for these habitats. The San Francisco Bay is considered the most invaded aquatic ecosystem in North America as it has over 212 introduced species, consisting mostly of invertebrates such as clams and crabs (SIMoN 2015). The green crab is a particular species causing issues for this habitat.
Community A (Fiji fisheries)GovernanceCommunity A Fish ResourcesNo
Community B (Fiji Fisheries)GovernanceCommunity B Fish ResourcesNo
Community C (Fiji Fisheries)GovernanceCommunity C Fish ResourcesNo
Raja Ampat (National Act No. 32 2004)GovernanceRaja Ampat Coral CoverNono evidence of this
Community E (Fiji Fisheries)GovernanceCommunity E Fish ResourcesNo
Raja Ampat (National Act No. 32 2004)GovernanceRaja Ampat Green TurtleNoNo evidence for this found
Raja Ampat (National Act No. 32 2004)GovernanceRaja Ampat Reef Fish Nono evidence of this
Central California National Marine Sanctuaries GovernanceCalifornia Groundfish HabitatYesInvasive species are particularly lethal for juveniles, and somewhat for adults. The native species are not adapted to respond in behavior to invasive species, causing problems as competitors. No species have physiological responses to respond to invasive species (Hamel et al. 2012)
Svalbard Nature ReservesGovernanceSvalbard Polar BearNoFor Svalbard in general, there is considerable concern about the potential threat of invasive species, and the tourism industry recognizes the need to prevent their spread (Evenset and Christensen 2011 ). However, for the polar bear invasive species are not an issue; there are no invasive species which provide competition or negatively affect their food sources.
Community F (Fiji Fisheries)GovernanceCommunity F Fish ResourcesNo
Great Australian Bight Marine Park (GABMP) (Commonwealth Waters)GovernanceGABMP (Commonwealth Waters) Southern Right WhaleNoThere is no evidence so far of invasive species being a problem for this resource.
Svalbard Nature ReservesGovernanceSvalbard ShrimpNoFor Svalbard in general, there is considerable concern about the potential threat of invasive species, and the tourism industry recognizes the need to prevent their spread (Evenset and Christensen 2011). However, I have not found literature which documents any issues from invasive species on shrimp in Svalbard.
Great Australian Bight Marine Park (GABMP) (Commonwealth Waters)GovernanceGABMP (Commonwealth Waters) Southern Bluefin TunaNoThere is no evidence so far of invasive species being a problem for this resource.
Seaflower MPAGovernanceSeaflower coral reefsNoNone reported
Great Barrier Reef Marine ParkGovernanceGBR Green TurtleYesIntroduced species such as rats and dogs can affect turtle nesting and survival of hatchlings (GBRMPA 2014).
Heard and McDonald Islands Marine ReserveGovernanceLight Mantled AlbatrossNoThere are no invasive species (except for one alien plant species) on HIMI.
Heard and McDonald Islands Marine ReserveGovernanceKing PenguinNoDue to its remoteness and lack of human visitors, there are no reported human introduced invasive species. There is one species of non-native grass (believed to be introduced naturally from another subantarctic island), which does not impact the penguin. However, with no scientific expeditions since 2003/04, it is unknown if there have been recent introductions that may impact penguin populations.
Heard and McDonald Islands Marine ReserveGovernancePatagonian Toothfish No
Great Australian Bight Marine Park (GABMP) (Commonwealth Waters)GovernanceGABMP (Commonwealth Waters) Sea LionNo
Svalbard Nature ReservesGovernanceSvalbard KittiwakeNono evidence. For Svalbard in general, there is considerable concern about the potential threat of invasive species, and the tourism industry recognizes the need to prevent their spread (Evenset & Christensen 2011 ).
Community G (Fiji Fisheries)GovernanceCommunity G Fish ResourcesNo
Community H (Fiji Fisheries)GovernanceCommunity H Fish ResourcesNo
Seaflower MPAGovernanceSeaflower groupersNoNone mentioned in the literature
Cenderwasih National ParkGovernanceCenderwasih coral coverNono evidence
Cenderwasih National ParkGovernanceCenderwasih target fishNono evidence of this
Falkland Islands squidGovernancePatagonian squid (Loligo gahi)No
New Zealand squidGovernanceArrow Squid (Nototodarus spp.)NoNo, not in marine system (NZ land system has many)
California squidGovernanceCalifornia market squid (Loligo opalescens)No
Pond aquaculture on Lombok, IndonesiaGovernanceLombok aquaculture irrigation canalsNot Applicable
Pond aquaculture on Lombok, IndonesiaGovernanceLombok aquaculture irrigation canals 
Caete-Teperacu Extractive Reserve (RESEX) in Braganca, BrazilGovernanceMangrove forest in Bragança, BrazilMissing
Gili Trawangan Coastal TourismGovernanceCoral reefs, coast and small-island on and surrounding Gili Trawangan, IndonesiaMissing