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In European seas, more than 1 360 marine alien species have been observed, of which almost 1 100 have been introduced since 1950. These consist primarily of crustaceans and molluscs, followed by plants, micro-organisms, and fish. The rate of introductions in the marine environment is continually increasing, with almost 300 new species reported since the year 2000 (EEA 2012).