| Summary: | Invasion biology has become a primary focus of research on global change due to the enormous ecological and economic impacts that these species can have on recipient communities. Ecologically, invasive species have been responsible for altering community structure, reducing native biodiversity, and disrupting ecosystem functioning. The economic impacts of invasive species can include altering fisheries and aquaculture, as well as decreases in recreation and tourism. However, as many invaders go unnoticed or unidentified, particularly in marine communities, much of the invasion biology research has been conducted on well-established invaders. Therefore, little is known about early invasion dynamics on invader characteristics and recipient communities.
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