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Live seafood trade as a pathway for the introduction of invasive species in Hong Kong

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Invasive marine species pose ecological threats to native biodiversity and economic losses to local mariculture sectors. The present case study in Hong Kong illustrates how live seafood trade can unintentionally introduce invasive species worldwide. Our observations focused on invasive slipper limpets, with implications extending to other invasive species. These findings underscore the need to incorporate marine sustainability principles into seafood industries amidst expanding global trade.

Source: Global Ecology and Conservation

DOI: 10.1016/j.gecco.2025.e03691

Authors: Elizaldy Acebu Maboloc, James Kar-Hei Fang

Institutions: Hong Kong Polytechnic University, City University of Hong Kong, State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution

Language: English

Topic: Marine Ecology and Invasive Species

Subfield: Global and Planetary Change

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life below water

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,980