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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Détails bibliographiques
Collectivité auteur: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Ships' Ballast Operations
Format: Licensed eBooks
Langue:anglais
Publié: Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1996.
Accès en ligne:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=813
Table des matières:
  • Ballast water and nonindigenous species
  • Ballast water and ships
  • Managing ballast water
  • Shipboard treatment options
  • Monitoring
  • Conclusions and recommendations.