The Westernmost Record of the Scyphomedusa Cassiopea andromeda (Forskal, 1775) in the Mediterranean: Marine Citizen Science Contributions to Invasive Species Detection and Monitoring.

ABSTRACT: The Mediterranean Sea, although a biodiversity hotspot, is one of the most affected seas by non-indigenous species (NIS). This problem is worsened by rising sea temperatures due to climate change, which promotes the spread of thermophilic species. Among the NIS scyphozoan jellyfish species recorded in the Mediterranean, Cassiopea andromeda - commonly known as the "upside-down jellyfish"- is a notable example. Observadores del Mar (OdM) is the leading platform for marine citizen science in Spain and works towards ocean conservation and health. It is a well-established tool for generating knowledge in marine research and has successfully provided early warning of NIS reports in the Mediterranean, while also serving as an effective network for the monitoring of NIS and other indicators. Three

SUBMITTER: Marambio M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12575570 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature