EASIN Geodatabase updates
EASIN GeoDatabase version 4.9 has been published online.
EASIN GeoDatabase version 4.9 has been published online.
Organisms to be targeted for surveillance and eradication measures are included in a "Union list"
In an effort to connect the citizen science community across Europe and engage the public with citizen science initiatives on alien and invasive alien species, we are glad to announce that a new EASIN Citizen Science Webpage is on-line.
Invasive alien species (IAS) are considered one of the main causes of biodiversity loss globally, costing billions of euros to the global economies.
Aquarium industry is considered an important source of invasive aquatic species introductions globally.
Citizen Science is currently one of the hottest topics in environmental research, increasing our understanding of the natural world, democratizing science, raising awareness among non-experts and enhancing policy.
Close to 7,000 different species are owned by pet owners across Europe, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish.
European policies decision making process is supported by scientific evidence to which citizens can contribute, under the concept of Citizen Science.
This is the title of a two-years Citizen Science Project promoted by the University of Palermo (Sicily), to collect data on 19 alien marine species, both plant and animals, along the coasts of Sicily and small Islands.
A second release of the Smart App "Invasive Alien Species Europe" is now available. The upgrade contains 11 additional alien species of Union concern, published by means of the Commission Implementing Regulation 1263/2017, bringing the total to 48 species.