Strategic Framework for Mediterranean Marine Invasion Management

Non-indigenous marine species are transforming the Mediterranean Sea, arriving through the Suez Canal, shipping, and climate-driven range shifts. In this episode, we explore how governments, NGOs, fishers, scientists, and citizens can respond through prevention, early detection, rapid response, targeted control, and community adaptation. We also discuss the ethics of managing invasive alien species, asking when removal may be justified and how conservation can protect native biodiversity while respecting animal welfare. A science-based conversation about marine invasions, public safety, fisheries, and the future of Mediterranean ecosystems.