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10. Environmental Impacts of an Alien Kelp Species (Undaria pinnatifida, Laminariales) Along the Patagonian Coasts

Authors : María Paula Bunicontro, Silvia C. Marcomini, Graciela N. Casas

Published in: Impacts of Invasive Species on Coastal Environments

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Undaria pinnatifida (Harvey) Suringar was recorded in Argentina for the first time in December 1992. Since then, it shows an invasive and competitive behavior, spreading quickly from the initial focus and increasing its population density. The first individuals were found attached to the port of Puerto Madryn, suggesting that the vector of introduction was the ballast water of cargo ships arriving to Golfo Nuevo from overseas. Since U. pinnatifida was recorded, it has been spreading along the Argentina coasts, extending its range within and outside Golfo Nuevo, along the coasts of Argentina from Puerto Deseado (Santa Cruz province) to Mar del Plata (Buenos Aires province) far as 1850 km from each other. The invasive condition of this species creates an awareness of the effects inflicted upon the indigenous biodiversity of this region, as well as, on the commercially-important benthic community structure. Moreover, the detachment of subtidal algae, especially during the summer, and its deposition upon the beach, have altered the sedimentary balance along the overall transverse beach profile. This effect, in addition with algal extraction by trucks mainly during tourist seasons, may increase beach erosion processes along Patagonian coasts.

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Title: Environmental Impacts of an Alien Kelp Species (Undaria pinnatifida, Laminariales) Along the Patagonian Coasts
Authors: María Paula Bunicontro
Silvia C. Marcomini
Graciela N. Casas
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Impacts of Invasive Species on Coastal Environments
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-91381-0

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-91382-7

Copyright Year: 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-91382-7_10