Impacts of Invasive Species on Coastal Environments

1. Front Matter

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2. Regional Impacts from Multiple Coastal Invasive Species

   1. Front Matter

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   2. Invasive Species Within South Florida Coastal Ecosystems: An Example of a Marginalized Environmental Resource Base

      • Christopher Makowski, Charles W. Finkl

      Pages 3-62

   3. Invasive Species in the Sundarbans Coastal Zone (Bangladesh) in Times of Climate Change: Chances and Threats

      • Shafi Noor Islam, Sandra Reinstädtler, Albrecht Gnauck

      Pages 63-85

   4. Threats to Sandy Shore Habitats in Sri Lanka from Invasive Vegetation

      • Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Wasantha Rathnayake

      Pages 87-111

   5. Alien Species and the Impact on Sand Dunes Along the NE Adriatic Coast

      • Urban Šilc, Danijela Stešević, Andrej Rozman, Danka Caković, Filip Küzmič

      Pages 113-143

   6. Manila Bay Ecology and Associated Invasive Species

      • Benjamin M. Vallejo Jr., Alexander B. Aloy, Melody Ocampo, Jennifer Conejar-Espedido, Leanna M. Manubag

      Pages 145-169

   7. Bioinvasion and Environmental Perturbation: Synergistic Impact on Coastal–Mangrove Ecosystems of West Bengal, India

      • Susanta Kumar Chakraborty

      Pages 171-245

   8. Specialized Grooming as a Mechanical Method to Prevent Marine Invasive Species Recruitment and Transport on Ship Hulls

      • Kelli Z. Hunsucker, Emily Ralston, Harrison Gardner, Geoffrey Swain

      Pages 247-265

3. Localized Effects of Individual Coastal Invasives

   1. Front Matter

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   2. Feeding Habits of Pterois volitans: A Real Threat to Caribbean Coral Reef Biodiversity

      • Arturo Acero P., Diana Bustos-Montes, P. Pabón Quintero, Carlos Julio Polo-Silva, A. Sanjuan Muñoz

      Pages 269-314

   3. Environmental Impact of Invasion by an African Grass (Echinochloa pyramidalis) on Tropical Wetlands: Using Functional Differences as a Control Strategy

      • Hugo López Rosas, Eduardo Cejudo, Patricia Moreno-Casasola, Luis Alberto Peralta Peláez, María Elizabeth Hernández, Adolfo Campos C. et al.

      Pages 315-372

   4. Environmental Impacts of an Alien Kelp Species (Undaria pinnatifida, Laminariales) Along the Patagonian Coasts

      • Bunicontro María Paula, Silvia C. Marcomini, Graciela N. Casas

      Pages 373-396

   5. Only the Strictest Rules Apply: Investigating Regulation Compliance of Beaches to Minimize Invasive Dog Impacts on Threatened Shorebird Populations

      • Grainne S. Maguire, Kelly K. Miller, Michael A. Weston

      Pages 397-412

   6. Evaluating How the Group Size of Domestic, Invasive Dogs Affect Coastal Wildlife Responses: The Case of Flight-Initiation Distance (FID) of Birds on Southern Australian Beaches

      • S. Guinness, W. F. Van Dongen, P.-J. Guay, R. W. Robinson, M. A. Weston

      Pages 413-424

   7. Impact of Invasive Nypa Palm (Nypa Fruticans) on Mangroves in Coastal Areas of the Niger Delta Region, Nigeria

      • Aroloye O. Numbere

      Pages 425-454

   8. Acacia spp.: Invasive Trees Along the Brunei Coast, Borneo

      • Shafi Noor Islam, Siti Mazidah Bin Haji Mohamad, Abul Kalam Azad

      Pages 455-476

4. Back Matter

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This book focuses on the global threats to coastal environments from invasive, non-native species and examines how these alien biological species adversely alter landscapes and socioeconomic conditions as well as the psychological attitudes and perceptions of local inhabitants and tourists. Designed for the professional or specialist in marine science, coastal zone management, biology, and related disciplines, this volume appeals to those not only working directly with invasive flora and fauna species, but also those individuals involved in a wide array of coastal related fields. Examples and case studies of coastal invasive species are drawn from many different geographic areas worldwide, including North and South America, Europe, Oceania, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and Africa.

• Conservation Ecology
• Coastal Management
• Marine Science
• Coastal Ecosystems and invasive species
• Biodiversity
• coastal sciences

• Coastal Education and Research Foundation (CERF), Coconut Creek, USA

  Christopher Makowski

• Coastal Education and Research Foundation (CERF), Asheville, USA

  Charles W. Finkl

Christopher Makowski is the Assistant Director of the Coastal Education and Research Foundation, Inc. (CERF) and the Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the international Journal of Coastal Research (JCR). He has published numerous peer reviewed papers, authored several chapters, and co-edited and/or contributed to various volumes in Springer's Coastal Research Library (CRL) Series. In addition to these accomplishments, he is professionally recognized by the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS), served as the Assistant Director of the Marine Science and Biological Research Division at the coastal engineering firm, Coastal Planning & Engineering (CPE), and held the position of Principle Marine Scientist for the municipality of Collier County, Florida, U.S.A. He is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University and has earned degrees with an emphasis on remote sensing of biogeomorphological resources (Ph.D.) and marine ecosystem diversity and conservation (Master’s of Science). In addition to his academic and professional credentials, Dr. Makowski is also a certified Master Scuba Diver Trainer through the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). Other professional registrations and certifications include: Journal of Coastal Research (JCR) Editorial Board Member, The International Society for Reef Studies (ISRS) Sustaining Member, The Florida Association of Environmental Professionals (FAEP) Chapter Member, American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) Registered Diving Safety Officer, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Member, Coastal Education and Research Foundation (CERF) Board of Directors (Trustees), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Certified Marine Mammal and Protected Species Observer, Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor, PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty Instructor, Emergency First Responder (CPR/FirstAid/AED) Instructor, PADI Specialty Underwater Photographer Instructor, and Divers Alert Network (DAN) Professional Member.

Charles W. Finkl has been the Executive Director of the Coastal Education & Research Foundation and Editor-in-Chief of the international Journal of Coastal Research for the past 35 years. He has edited and/or contributed to more than eight volumes in the Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series (Springer), of which he is the Series Editor. He is also the Series Editor of the Coastal Research Library (Springer). In addition to these duties, he is Distinguished University Professor Emeritus at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) (Boca Raton, Florida). He is a graduate of Oregon State University (Corvallis) and the University of Western Australia (Perth). Work experience includes the International Nickel Company of Australia (Perth), Coastal Planning & Engineering (Boca Raton, Florida), and Technos Geophyiscal Consulting (Miami, Florida). He has published numerous peer-reviewed technical research papers, and edited or co-edited and contributed to many books. Dr. Finkl is a Certified Professional Geological Scientist (Arvada, Colorado), a Certified Professional Soil Scientist (Madison, Wisconsin), a Certified Wetland Scientist (Lawrence, Kansas), and a Chartered Marine Scientist (London). Academically, he served as a Demonstrator at the University of Western Australia, Courtesy Professor at Florida International University (Miami), Program Professor and Director of the Institute of Coastal and Marine Studies at Nova Southeastern University (Port Everglades, Florida), and Full Professor at FAU. During his career, he acquired field experience in Australia; the Bahamas; Puerto Rico, Jamaica; Brazil; Papua New Guinea and other SW Pacific islands; southern Africa; Western Europe; and the Pacific Northwest, Midwest, and Southeast USA. Dr. Finkl is a member of several professional societies including the Geological Society of America; Soil Science Society of America; Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology; and the Society of Wetland Specialists. He is a recipient of the International Beach Advocacy Award (Florida Shore & Beach Preservation Association), Certificate of George V. Chilingar Medal of Honor (Russian Academy of Natural Sciences), and Lifetime Commitment to Coastal Science Award (International Coastal Symposium).  

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