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Marine biodiversity in South Africa: an evaluation of current states of knowledge by Griffiths, Charles L, Robinson, Tamara B, Lange, Louise, Mead, Angela

“…Continental South Africa has a coastline of some 3,650 km and an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of just over 1 million km(2). Waters in the EEZ extend to a…”
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Trends in the detection of aquatic non-indigenous species across global marine, estuarine and freshwater ecosystems: A 50-year perspective by Bailey, Sarah A., Brown, Lyndsay, Campbell, Marnie L., Canning-Clode, João, Carlton, James T., Castro, Nuno, Chainho, Paula, Chan, Farrah T., Creed, Joel C., Curd, Amelia, Darling, John, Fofonoff, Paul, Galil, Bella S., Hewitt, Chad L., Inglis, Graeme J., Keith, Inti, Mandrak, Nicholas E., Marchini, Agnese, McKenzie, Cynthia H., Occhipinti-Ambrogi, Anna, Ojaveer, Henn, Pires-Teixeira, Larissa M., Robinson, Tamara B., Ruiz, Gregory M., Seaward, Kimberley, Schwindt, Evangelina, Son, Mikhail O., Therriault, Thomas W., Zhan, Aibin

“…Aim The introduction of aquatic non‐indigenous species (ANS) has become a major driver for global changes in species biogeography. We examined spatial patterns…”
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A Method for Conveying Confidence in iNaturalist Observations: A Case Study Using Non‐Native Marine Species by Ackland, Sarah J., Richardson, David M., Robinson, Tamara B.

“…ABSTRACT Concerns and limitations relating to data quality, reliability and accuracy hamper the use of citizen science initiatives in research and…”
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Uncertainty quantification for probabilistic machine learning in earth observation using conformal prediction by Singh, Geethen, Moncrieff, Glenn, Venter, Zander, Cawse-Nicholson, Kerry, Slingsby, Jasper, Robinson, Tamara B.

“…Machine learning is increasingly applied to Earth Observation (EO) data to obtain datasets that contribute towards international accords. However, these…”
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The EICAT+ framework enables classification of positive impacts of alien taxa on native biodiversity by Vimercati, Giovanni, Probert, Anna F, Volery, Lara, Bernardo-Madrid, Ruben, Bertolino, Sandro, Céspedes, Vanessa, Essl, Franz, Evans, Thomas, Gallardo, Belinda, Gallien, Laure, González-Moreno, Pablo, Grange, Marie Charlotte, Hui, Cang, Jeschke, Jonathan M, Katsanevakis, Stelios, Kühn, Ingolf, Kumschick, Sabrina, Pergl, Jan, Pyšek, Petr, Rieseberg, Loren, Robinson, Tamara B, Saul, Wolf-Christian, Sorte, Cascade J B, Vilà, Montserrat, Wilson, John R U, Bacher, Sven

“…Species introduced through human-related activities beyond their native range, termed alien species, have various impacts worldwide. The IUCN Environmental…”
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Double trouble: the implications of climate change for biological invasions by Robinson, Tamara B., Martin, Nicole, Loureiro, Tainã G., Matikinca, Phikolomzi, Robertson, Mark P.

“…The implications of climate change for biological invasions are multifaceted and vary along the invasion process. Changes in vectors and pathways are likely to…”
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Use and usefulness of measures of marine endemicity in South Africa by Griffiths, Charles L, Robinson, Tamara B

“…Numerous authors have cited numbers, or proportions, of endemic species within South(ern) African marine taxa, but comparisons between these statistics are…”
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Patterns and traits associated with invasions by predatory marine crabs by Swart, Cheruscha, Visser, Vernon, Robinson, Tamara B.

“…Predatory crabs are considered amongst the most successful marine invasive groups. Nonetheless, most studies of these taxa have been descriptive in nature,…”
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Functional responses of a cosmopolitan invader demonstrate intraspecific variability in consumer-resource dynamics by Howard, Brett R, Barrios-O'Neill, Daniel, Alexander, Mhairi E, Dick, Jaimie T A, Therriault, Thomas W, Robinson, Tamara B, Côté, Isabelle M

“…Variability in the ecological impacts of invasive species across their geographical ranges may decrease the accuracy of risk assessments. Comparative…”
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Frameworks used in invasion science: progress and prospects by Wilson, John R. U., Bacher, Sven, Daehler, Curtis C., Groom, Quentin J., Kumschick, Sabrina, Lockwood, Julie L., Robinson, Tamara B., Zengeya, Tsungai A., Richardson, David M.

“…Our understanding and management of biological invasions relies on our ability to classify and conceptualise the phenomenon. This need has stimulated the…”
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Distribution and impact of the alien anemone Sagartia ornata in the West Coast National Park by Robinson, Tamara B, Swart, Cheruscha

“…Sagartia ornata is an alien anemone that occurs intertidally within the West Coast National Park (WCNP). Whilst baseline distributional data was gathered in…”
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Blender interstitial volume: A novel virtual measurement of structural complexity applicable to marine benthic habitats by Sadchatheeswaran, Saachi, Moloney, Coleen L., Branch, George M., Robinson, Tamara B.

“…[Display omitted] Blender interstitial volume is a novel method that utilizes 3D modeling techniques to accurately and efficiently quantify the volume of…”
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Mind the gap – context dependency in invasive species impacts: a case study of the ascidian Ciona robusta by Robinson, Tamara, Havenga, Brendan, van der Merwe, Marlene, Jackson, Sue

“…In the face of increasing invasions and limited resources, appropriate management of invasive species requires prioritisation of species for management action…”
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Warmer and more acidic conditions enhance performance of an endemic low shore gastropod by Martin, Nicole, Robinson, Tamara B, Clusella-Trullas, Susana

“…Changing ocean temperatures are predicted to challenge marine organisms, especially when combined with other factors, such as ocean acidification. Acclimation,…”
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Fouling communities from the South African west coast are vulnerable to cooling and ocean acidification by Matikinca, Phikolomzi, Robinson, Tamara B.

“…Changing temperature and ocean acidification are well-recognised consequences of climate change in marine systems. In contrast to global trends, the South…”
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The role of seagrass meadows in the accumulation of microplastics: Insights from a South African estuary by Boshoff, Bianca J., Robinson, Tamara B., von der Heyden, Sophie

“…Microplastics are widespread in marine ecosystems, where they threaten biota and human wellbeing. Seagrasses may act as natural filters of microplastics due to…”
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A framework for engaging stakeholders on the management of alien species by Novoa, Ana, Shackleton, Ross, Canavan, Susan, Cybèle, Cathleen, Davies, Sarah J., Dehnen-Schmutz, Katharina, Fried, Jana, Gaertner, Mirijam, Geerts, Sjirk, Griffiths, Charles L., Kaplan, Haylee, Kumschick, Sabrina, Le Maitre, David C., Measey, G. John, Nunes, Ana L., Richardson, David M., Robinson, Tamara B., Touza, Julia, Wilson, John R.U.

“…Alien species can have major ecological and socioeconomic impacts in their novel ranges and so effective management actions are needed. However, management can…”
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Sampling methods and approaches to inform standardized detection of marine alien fouling species on recreational vessels by Peters, Koebraa, Sink, Kerry J., Robinson, Tamara B.

“…Recreational vessels are important contributors to the spread of marine alien species, particularly in relation to secondary spread within novel regions. As…”
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Ecosystem variables importance in the presence and abundance of a globally invasive fish by Bueno, Marina Lopes, Heringer, Gustavo, de Carvalho, Débora Reis, Robinson, Tamara B., Pompeu, Paulo Santos, Zenni, Rafael Dudeque

“…Changes in physical habitat that are associated with anthropogenic disturbances facilitate the establishment and expansion of non-native species in receiving…”
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Impacts of mussel invasions on the prey preference of two native predators by Skein, Lisa, Robinson, Tamara B, Alexander, Mhairi E

“…Alien prey alter food choices available to native predators; and, when these prey are not selected for consumption, their invasion may be facilitated. We show…”
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