Climate Change Likely to Encourage Invasions.

Byline: University of California, Davis

DAVIS, Calif., Nov. 6 (AScribe Newswire) -- Warmer winter temperatures may allow invasive species to become established and even dominate marine communities, according to new research by a UC Davis marine biologist.

"The spread of exotic species and climate change are serious threats to the environment, yet little research has addressed the interaction of these two factors," said assistant professor John Stachowicz. "Our findings suggest that global warming may help invasive species establish in new territory, accelerating the homogenization of the world's ecosystems."

Since 1991, Stachowicz and colleagues …