Naslov
An assessment of regulation, education practices and socio-economic perceptions of non-native aquatic species in the Balkans

Autori
Piria Marina, Kalamujić Stroil Belma, Giannetto Daniela, Tarkan Ali Serhan, Gavrilović Ana, Špelić Ivan, Radočaj Tena, Killi Nurcin, Filiz Halit, Uçma Uysal Tugba, Aldemir Ceray, Kamberi Elvis, Hala Edmond, Bakiu Rigers, Kolitari Jerina, Buda Enkelejda, Durmishaj Bakiu Silvia, Sadiku Edlira, Bakrač Azra, Mujić Emir, Avdić Subha, Doumpas Nikos, Giovos Ioannis, Dinoshi Irsida, Ušanović Lejla, Kalajdžić Abdurahim, Pešić Ana, Ćetković Ilija, Marković Olivera, Milošević Dragana, Mrdak Danilo, Sará Gianluca, Bosch Belmar Mar, Marchessaux Guillaume, Trajanovski Sasho, Zdraveski Konstantin

Izvornik
Journal of Vertebrate Biology (2694-7684) 70 (2021), 4; 21047, 9

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
invasive aquatic species, legislation, public awareness, western Balkans, EU

Sažetak
Alongside climate change, the introduction of non- native species (NNS) is widely recognized as one of the main threats to aquatic biodiversity and human wellbeing. Non-native species and biodiversity are generally low priority issues on the political agendas of many countries, particularly in European countries outside the European Union (EU). The objectives and tasks of this study were to address the policy regulation, education level, education practices, and socioeconomic perceptions of NNS in the Balkans. A questionnairebased survey was conducted in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Turkey (Balkan EU candidate and potential candidate members), in Croatia and Greece (Balkan EU Member States) and Italy (non- Balkan EU Member State). The EU Alien Regulation (1143/2014) concerning NNS is implemented in EU Member States and Montenegro, whereas Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Turkey have not reported specific policy regulations for NNS. Permanent monitoring programmes specifically designed for NNS have not yet been established in the EU Member States. Most countries tackle the issue of NNS through educational activities as part of specific projects. Education level is indicative of the implementation of NNS policy regulation, and efforts are needed for the proper development of relative study programmes. Public awareness and educational preparedness concerning NNS in the Balkans were identified as poor. Strong programmes for management and education should be developed to increase public awareness to prevent further biodiversity losses in the Balkan region.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Biologija, Poljoprivreda (agronomija)

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