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  • Conservation Biology

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  • Antarctica's unique, isolated environment is increasingly vulnerable to biological invasions.
  • Non-native species, including microbes, flora (grass), and invertebrates, have already been detected.
  • The establishment of marine non-native species has not yet been reported.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the current status of non-native species in Antarctica.
  • To emphasize the growing threat posed by climate change and human activities.
  • To advocate for continued protective measures against invasive species.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and reports on species presence in Antarctica.
  • Analysis of factors contributing to species introduction and establishment risks.
  • Assessment of the potential impacts of climate change and human activity.

Main Results:

  • Several non-native species, such as microbes, a grass species, and invertebrates, have successfully invaded Antarctic terrestrial and freshwater environments.
  • Despite introductions, no marine non-native species have reportedly established self-sustaining populations to date.
  • The risk of non-native species establishment is increasing due to global environmental changes.

Conclusions:

  • Antarctica's biological integrity is threatened by ongoing introductions of non-native species.
  • Urgent and sustained conservation actions are necessary to prevent the establishment of invasive species.
  • Protecting Antarctica requires a concerted global effort to mitigate climate change and manage human activities.