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Invasive marine species set to take advantage of rising seas

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A 2026 Nature Ecology & Evolution study predicts that over two-thirds of newly flooded coastlines worldwide will become suitable habitat for 122 non-native marine species by the mid-to-late 21st century. The research highlights specific high-risk regions such as the eastern United States, Gulf of Mexico, North Sea coastlines, southeastern China, and northern Australia, identifying these areas as critical for invasive species expansion.

Key points

• By the middle and end of this century, more than two-thirds of newly flooded coastlines worldwide could become suitable habitat for 122 non-native marine species.
• The study identifies the eastern United States, Gulf of Mexico, North Sea coastlines, southeastern China, and northern Australia as coastal regions at heightened risk.

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The evidence is a research article published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, not a preprint. Data coverage is limited to the specific regions and species mentioned in the text, and the study identifies current risks rather than forecasting future outcomes.

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