ALIENA Transnational Event: Science, Institutions and Communities Join Forces Against Invasive Species in the Adriatic
The ALIENA Transnational Event took place on 24 September 2025 in Lecce, bringing together researchers, public authorities, and economic operators to share the first results of the ALIENA project and open a concrete dialogue on the challenges posed by non-indigenous species (NIS) in the Adriatic Sea, within the framework of the Interreg Italy-Croatia Programme. Structured […]
Evaluation of environmental status of italian marine waters in relation to the non indigenous species within the Marine Strategy Framework Directive
The ALIENA project, of which the CMCC is a project partner, organises the webinar “Evaluation of the Environmental Status of Italian Marine Waters in Relation to Non-Indigenous Species within the Marine Strategy Framework Directive” will be led by Dr. Silvia Livi from the Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA), who will deliver an in-depth presentation on […]
Monitoring activities on Target species
Monitoring campaigns for target alien species are now underway at the project’s four pilot sites, beginning in June 2025. Each team has developed specific plans to assess the presence and distribution of the selected invasive species in each area. These plans employ standardized methodologies—including in-situ monitoring, direct measurements, and remote sensing—to achieve the highest possible […]
Project Event
The Transnational Event of the ALIENA project, organized by CMCC, will be held in Lecce on 24 September 2025, to showcase the first results of the initiative tackling the issue of non-indigenous species. The event will bring together a diverse audience of researchers, environmental monitoring experts, public institutions, policy makers, and economic sector representatives, alongside […]
Adriatic Sea at Risk: Interactive Map
Adriatic Sea at Risk: The Growing Threat of Non-Indigenous Species
What Are Non-Indigenous Species? Non-indigenous species (NIS), also called exotic, non-native, or alien species, are organisms introduced outside their natural range due to human activities. When these species establish self-sustaining populations and spread aggressively, they become invasive alien species (IAS), capable of causing ecological, economic, or even health-related harm. The European Union (Regulation EU No. 1143/2014) […]