The warming of Mediterranean waters is accelerating the expansion of invasive species in the region, according to a new scientific study. A new non-indigenous species arrives in the Mediterranean every two weeks, representing a significant increase compared to previous decades.
The study identified more than a thousand non-indigenous species already present in Mediterranean waters. These species, originating from other regions, find favorable conditions for establishment and reproduction in the increasingly warmer waters of the Mediterranean.
The research was conducted based on the work of researchers from 11 different countries, who collaborated in data collection and analysis of species populations in the Mediterranean. This study represents a coordinated international scientific effort to understand the phenomenon.
Scientists warn that this trend may continue to intensify, as Mediterranean water temperatures continue to rise, creating increasingly favorable conditions for the arrival and survival of new species from other regions of the globe.
