Publications by authors named "Katie E Costello"
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- - The Environmental Impact Classification for Alien Taxa (EICAT) is a vital standard adopted by the IUCN to assess the environmental effects of non-native species and is being used in various national and local decision-making processes to manage biological invasions effectively.
- - Recent challenges have arisen regarding EICAT's foundational concepts, especially about the precautionary approach, leading to concerns that some criticisms may hinder global efforts to control invasive species.
- - EICAT emphasizes the need for proactive management of non-native species due to their role in biodiversity loss and the significant economic and environmental costs associated with ignoring potential impacts, aligning with international biodiversity goals like the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Global shipping facilitates the introduction of invasive species and parasites via ballast water and hull fouling. Regional management of invasives may be strengthened by identifying the major routes in a network, to allow for targeted ship inspections. This study used cargo shipping records to establish the connectivity of shipping routes between ports in Ireland and other nations.
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