Northward expansion of Rugulopteryx okamurae in the southeastern Iberian Peninsula: first record in Calpe (Comunitat Valenciana)

AI justification

Invasive species spread harms marine ecosystems and protected areas; scientific documentation alone does not offset ecological damage. | The scientific documentation of Rugulopteryx okamurae's expansion is a necessary step for informed management, but the invasive species poses a severe threat to marine biodiversity and protected ecosystems. The role of commercial fishing in spreading the invader compounds the ecological harm, requiring urgent regulatory and monitoring responses.