Portuguese waters have 231 invasive species: five had never been recorded beforePhoto by Sandra Mosconi on Pexels
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Portuguese waters have 231 invasive species: five had never been recorded before

Notícias de Coimbra28 August 2026 at 19:56

A new study identified 231 non-indigenous marine species in Portuguese waters, including five that had never been previously recorded. The research reveals the significant presence of invasive species on the Portuguese coast.

The five species never before documented represent new threats to the local marine ecosystem. These species join the more than two hundred already identified in Portuguese territory.

The study provides important data on invasive marine biodiversity in Portugal. The research allows for a better understanding of the impact of these species on national coastal habitats.

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