Augmentative biocontrol in natural marine habitats : persistence, spread and non-target effects of the sea urchin Evechinus chloroticus

• Published in: PloS one Vol. 8; no. 11; p. e80365
• Main Authors: Atalah, Javier, Hopkins, Grant A, Forrest, Barrie M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Public Library of Science 15-11-2013; Public Library of Science (PLoS)
• Subjects: Algae; Analysis; Animals; Aquatic habitats; Biodiversity; Biological control; Biological pest control; Biological pest control agents; Conservation; Conservation of Natural Resources; Control methods; Echinoidea; Ecosystem; Ecosystem assessment; Ecosystems; Environment; Environmental aspects; Evechinus chloroticus; Integrated pest management; Introduced species; Invasive species; Kelps; New Zealand; Nonnative species; Oceans and Seas; Pest control; Pests; Population Density; Population Dynamics; Risk perception; Salinity; Sea urchins; Sea Urchins - growth & development; Storm damage; Translocation; Wildlife conservation; New Zealand
• ISSN: 1932-6203; 1932-6203
• DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0080365

Notes how augmentative biocontrol aims to control established pest populations through enhancement of their indigenous enemies. Focuses on the persistence, spread and non-target effects of the sea urchin Evechinus chloroticus when used as biocontrol agent to eradicate an invasive kelp (the Asian kelp Undaria pinnatifida) from Fiordland, New Zealand. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.