Detection and Management of Freshwater Invasive Alien Species through Environmental DNA Analysis and Geographic Information Systems: A Review

Mohamad Zulkarnain Mohd Dali, Roslan Umar, Norshida Ismail, Hafizan Juahir, Muhammad Syafiq Aiman Mohd Nasir, Aliyu Garba Khaleel, Nor Ainsyafikah Madiran, Zulhisyam Abdul Kari (), Lee Seong Wei, Albaris B. Tahiluddin, Guillermo Téllez-Isaías and Ahmad Syazni Kamarudin ()
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Mohamad Zulkarnain Mohd Dali: School of Animal Science, Aquatic Science & Environment, Faculty of Bioresources & Food Industry, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Besut Campus, Tembila, Besut 22200, Terengganu, Malaysia
Roslan Umar: East Coast Environmental Research Institute (ESERI), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Gong Badak Campus, Gong Badak, Kuala Nerus 21300, Terengganu, Malaysia
Norshida Ismail: School of Animal Science, Aquatic Science & Environment, Faculty of Bioresources & Food Industry, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Besut Campus, Tembila, Besut 22200, Terengganu, Malaysia
Hafizan Juahir: School of Animal Science, Aquatic Science & Environment, Faculty of Bioresources & Food Industry, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Besut Campus, Tembila, Besut 22200, Terengganu, Malaysia
Muhammad Syafiq Aiman Mohd Nasir: School of Animal Science, Aquatic Science & Environment, Faculty of Bioresources & Food Industry, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Besut Campus, Tembila, Besut 22200, Terengganu, Malaysia
Aliyu Garba Khaleel: School of Animal Science, Aquatic Science & Environment, Faculty of Bioresources & Food Industry, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Besut Campus, Tembila, Besut 22200, Terengganu, Malaysia
Nor Ainsyafikah Madiran: School of Animal Science, Aquatic Science & Environment, Faculty of Bioresources & Food Industry, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Besut Campus, Tembila, Besut 22200, Terengganu, Malaysia
Zulhisyam Abdul Kari: Faculty of Agro-Based Industry, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Jeli 17600, Kelantan, Malaysia
Lee Seong Wei: Faculty of Agro-Based Industry, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Jeli 17600, Kelantan, Malaysia
Albaris B. Tahiluddin: College of Fisheries, Mindanao State University-Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography, Sanga-Sanga, Bongao 7500, Tawi-Tawi, Philippines
Guillermo Téllez-Isaías: Department of Poultry Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
Ahmad Syazni Kamarudin: School of Animal Science, Aquatic Science & Environment, Faculty of Bioresources & Food Industry, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Besut Campus, Tembila, Besut 22200, Terengganu, Malaysia

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 12, 1-25

Abstract: Freshwater invasive alien species (IAS) are non-native organisms that were intentionally or unintentionally released into local water bodies and later harmed the invaded habitat by disrupting the ecological processes. Over the last few years, environmental deoxyribonucleic acid (eDNA) analyses have been used in many studies to detect IAS, with positive results. However, with the help of geographic information systems (GIS), efforts to detect the presence of IAS can be made faster and more efficiently. In this paper, we review the background of IAS in Southeast Asia and management efforts undertaken involving the input of known habitat-specific geographical parameters into GIS mapping. Via this strategy, it is possible to identify and distinguish areas that fit IAS habitat features from those that do not. eDNA analysis can later be applied to confirm the presence of IAS in detected areas, enabling further studies and actions. The presence of IAS in certain areas can be used as an indicator to assess the environmental integrity of native waterways. This combined method is likely the first approach to be applied to the detection of freshwater IAS in local water bodies. Apart from saving energy and resources, embedding GIS and eDNA into the study of IAS not only benefits the ecosystem but also assists locals and authorities in managing and taking necessary enforcement actions to curb further spread.

Keywords: invasive alien species; freshwater; management; environmental DNA; geographic information system; sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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