Home >> Science >> Environment >> Biodiversity >> Invasive Species >> Aquatic >> Ballast Water Global Ballast Water Programme An initiative under the International Waters portfolio of the Global Environment Facility (GEF). Ad Hoc Panel on Ballast Water Management Studies the various aspects of ballast water management to prevent the spread of non-indigenous species and other undesirable matter transported in ships' ballast tanks. Exotics Across the Ocean Ships have been recognized since about 50 years as a major vector for the introduction of non-indigenous and harmful organisms. National Ballast Water Information Clearinghouse The Clearinghouse functions as a central source of information on ballast water and ballast-mediated invasions. Implications of Invasive Species in Narragansett Bay Discusses the problem of invasive oganisms in ballast water and the need for container ships. Describes potential environmental impact of developing a megaport in Quonset Bay, RI.
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