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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Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Corporate Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Ships' Ballast Operations
Format: Government Document Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1996.
Subjects:
Animal introduction.
Nonindigenous aquatic pests > Control.
Discharge of ballast water > Management.
Animaux > Introduction.
Animaux et plantes nuisibles aquatiques non indigènes > Lutte contre.
Déballastage > Gestion.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Zoology > General.
Animal introduction
Discharge of ballast water > Management
Nonindigenous aquatic pests > Control
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