The invasive soft coral Xenia umbellata has been confirmed in Cuban waters
Nikolaos V. Schizas, Daniel A. Toledo-Rodríguez, Nilda M. Jimenez Marrero, Alex J. Veglia, José Espinosa Sáez, Reinaldo Estrada Estrada, Amarilys Martinez Perez, Yamile del Carmen Luguera González, J. David Muñoz-Maravilla, Ernesto F. Weil, Catherine S. McFadden
The paper identifies an invasive soft coral, Xenia umbellata, in Cuban waters and discusses its potential introduction pathways and ecological impact.
Bulletin of Marine Science · Jan 1, 2026Peer-reviewedEcology