Impacts of Invasive Species on Coastal Environments

Invasive Species in South Florida Coastal Ecosystems: An Example of Human Overpopulation, Unsustainable Environmental Quality, and Marginalized Resource Base.- The Genetics and Genomics of Lessepsian Bioinvasions: Marine Bioinvasions of the Mediterranean from the Red Sea via the Suez Canal.- Tidal Wetland Restoration of Jamaica Bay, New York: Preventing the Reoccurrence of Phragmites as Invasive Vegetation.- Threats to Sandy Shore Habitats in Sri Lanka from Invasive Vegetation.- Manila Bay Ecology and Invasive Species.- Non-Indigenous Species on the Polish Coast of the Baltic Sea: Dynamics, Impacts, and Case Studies.- Marine Invasions in Galicia, NW Spain: Impacts and Solutions.- Invasive Species on a Brazilian Estuarian System.- Only the Strictest Rules Apply: Investigating Regulations Compliance of Beaches to Minimize Invasive Dog Impacts on Threatened Shorebird Populations.- The Effect Group Size of Invasive Dogs Have on Coastal Wildlife Responses.-Bioinvasion and Threats to the Coast of West-Bengal, India.- Environmental Impacts of Alien Plant Species Undaria Pinnatifida in Patagonian Coasts.- Feeding Habits of Pterois Volitans: A Real Threat to Caribbean Coral Reef Biodiversity.- Outbreaks of Invasive Species in Coastal Areas in Egypt as a Result of Aquaculture Projects Developed Across the Suez Canal, Red Sea, and the Mediterranean.- Navigation Effects on the Transport of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS).- A Review of Marine Species Introduced along the French Channel-Atlantic Coasts: Main Biological Invasions and Impacts.- Niche Overlap between Native and Invasive Species: The Potential Effects of Introducing a Non-Indigenous Species on a Native Trophic Web.- Routes of Introduction and Spread of Marine Invasive Species on the West Coast of the South Atlantic.- Mechanical Approaches to Prevent Invasive Species Recruitment and Transport on Ship Hulls.- Tropical Wetland Invasion by African Forage Species: Functional Differences as Strategies for the Control and

Christopher Makowski is the Assistant Director of the Coastal Education and Research Foundation, Inc. (CERF) and the Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the international Journal of Coastal Research (JCR). He has published numerous peer reviewed papers, authored several chapters, and co-edited and/or contributed to various volumes in Springer's Coastal Research Library (CRL) Series. In addition to these accomplishments, he is professionally recognized by the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS), served as the Assistant Director of the Marine Science and Biological Research Division at the coastal engineering firm, Coastal Planning & Engineering (CPE), and held the position of Principle Marine Scientist for the municipality of Collier County, Florida, U.S.A. He is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University and has earned degrees with an emphasis on remote sensing of biogeomorphological resources (Ph.D.) and marine ecosystem diversity and conservation (Master's of Science). In addition to his academic and professional credentials, Dr. Makowski is also a certified Master Scuba Diver Trainer through the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). Other professional registrations and certifications include: Journal of Coastal Research (JCR) Editorial Board Member, The International Society for Reef Studies (ISRS) Sustaining Member, The Florida Association of Environmental Professionals (FAEP) Chapter Member, American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) Registered Diving Safety Officer, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Member, Coastal Education and Research Foundation (CERF) Board of Directors (Trustees), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Certified Marine Mammal and Protected Species Observer, Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor, PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty Instructor, Emergency First Responder (CPR/FirstAid/AED) Instructor, PADI Specialty Underwater Photographer