The invasive kelp Undaria pinnatifida (Laminariales, Ochrophyta) along the north coast of Portugal: Distribution model versus field observations

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2014

Authors

Veiga, P (Author) Other; Torres, AC (Author) Other; M Rubal (Author) FCUP; Troncoso, J (Author) Other; Sousa Pinto, I (Author) FCUP

Journal

Title: Marine Pollution Bulletin

Vol. 84

Pages: 363-365

ISSN: 0025-326X

Publisher: Elsevier

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Scientific classification

FOS: Natural sciences > Earth and related Environmental sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-009-KQ6

DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2014.05.038

Abstract (EN): After the first report of Undaria pinnatifida in north Portugal (between 1999 and 2007), a rapid spread of this species could be expected due to the presence of a stable population and the favourable environmental conditions proposed by distribution models. However, field surveys showed that U. pinnatifida was not present in most of the rocky shores in north Portugal. It seems that U. pinnatifida cannot outcompete native species outside of marinas in north Portugal. The only population in natural rocky shores was found in Buarcos, where this species was frequent. This study provides density data of U. pinnatifida that will be useful in the future to monitor changes on its abundance and distribution in the centre and south of Portugal.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 3