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1	Spatial Analysis of the Invasion of Red Lionfish, Pterois volitans/miles, in the Western Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea Johnston, Matthew W. 09 December 2010 (has links) Pterois volitans and Pterois miles, two species of lionfish from the South Pacific and Indian Ocean, have become prolific invaders of reef, hard bottom, mangrove, and sea grass habitats along the United States Atlantic coast and Caribbean. Their route and timing of introduction is poorly understood. However, historical sightings and captures have been robustly documented since their introduction. This study presents an in-depth analysis of these records based on spatial location, dates of arrival, and physical factors present at capture sights. A stage map was created showing the progression of the invasion as a series of current-driven and proximity-based recruitment periods based on the observed invasion pattern. Using a model that was developed for this study, the relationship between depth, salinity, temperature, and current was examined, finding the latter to be the most influential parameter for transport to new areas. Temperature and extreme depth are perceived as the only limiting factors in the invasion. This predictive model can be applied to other species and locations. Pterois volitans Pterois miles lionfish invasive species Atlantic Ocean modeling computational GIS Marine Biology
2	Computer Modeling the Incursion Patterns of Marine Invasive Species Johnston, Matthew W. 26 February 2015 (has links) Abstract Not Available. Lionfish Pterois volitans Pterois miles Invasive Species Species Distribution Models Cellular Automata Caulerpa Taxifolia Software Connectivity Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean Computer Modeling Modeling Computational GIS Mediterranean Sea Cellular Automaton Panther Grouper Chromileptes altivelis South Florida Computer Simulation Hurricanes Reef Connectivity Hawai'i Snapper Grouper Fisheries Habitat Equivalency Analysis Lionfish Control Lionfish Removals International Strategy Marine Biology

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Spatial Analysis of the Invasion of Red Lionfish, Pterois volitans/miles, in the Western Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea

Computer Modeling the Incursion Patterns of Marine Invasive Species