Stemming the tide : controlling introductions of nonindigenous species by ships' ballast water /
The European zebra mussel in the Great Lakes, a toxic Japanese dinoflagellate transferred to Australia--such biologically and economically harmful stowaways have made it imperative to achieve better management of ballast water in ocean-going vessels. Stemming the Tide examines the introduction of no...
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| Formaat: | Overheidsdocument Boek |
| Taal: | English |
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Washington, D.C. :
National Academy Press,
1996.
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Inhoudsopgave:
- Ballast water and nonindigenous species
- Ballast water and ships
- Managing ballast water
- Shipboard treatment options
- Monitoring
- Conclusions and recommendations.