Haubrock, Phillip J, Parker, Ben, Błońska, Dagmara, Briski, Elizabeta , Everts, Teun, Fernandez, Romina D, Kouba, Antonín, Kourantidou, Melina, Kurtul, Irmak, Mammola, Stefano, Musolin, Dmitrii L, Nuñez, Martin A, Olden, Julian D, Rasmussen, Jes J, Renault, David, Russell, James C, Sousa, Ronaldo, Tarkan, Ali Serhan and Britton, J Robert (2025) Conceptual and ethical considerations in invasion science. BioScience . Art.Nr.: biae138. DOI 10.1093/biosci/biae138.

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Abstract

Invasion science addresses interconnected ecological, economic, and social challenges posed by the introduction of nonnative species. Therefore, invasion scientists have to consider and reconcile interdisciplinary needs while addressing the potential implications of their findings. Navigating diverse disciplines, including environmental sciences, ecology, economics, and the humanities, invasion scientists seek to arrive at informed decisions on invasion risk, impact, and management. Individual biases, uncertainties, and systemic pressures influence the ability to maintain objectivity and resist pressures that might otherwise distort their findings or applications. In the present commentary, we examine conceptual and ethical dilemmas within the field of invasion science, particularly reputational and the risks of the discipline perpetuating its own relevance by framing invasions as insurmountable challenges. In the discussion, we highlight how incentive structures, biased assessments and framing, and conflicts of interest may compromise the discipline's integrity. We also explore questions surrounding human responsibility to animal welfare and highlight ethical conundrums in the management of invasive species.

Document Type:	Article
Keywords:	human responsibility; sustainability science; environmental ethics; ethical dilemmas; philosophical challenges
Research affiliation:	OceanRep > GEOMAR > FB3 Marine Ecology > FB3-EOE-B Experimental Ecology - Benthic Ecology
Main POF Topic:	PT6: Marine Life
Refereed:	Yes
Open Access Journal?:	No
Publisher:	Oxford Academic
Related URLs:	Web of Science
Date Deposited:	03 Feb 2025 08:49
Last Modified:	03 Feb 2025 08:49
URI:	https://oceanrep.geomar.de/id/eprint/61635

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