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Invasive Alien Species - a growing threat in Regional Seas

… invasive – a growing threat in Regional Seas alien species Invasive alien species are introduced species that become established in a new environment, then … Invasive Alien Species - a growing threat in Regional Seas …
25 May 2026 Literature

Maritime Traffic Effects on Biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea. Volume 1 - Review of Impacts, Priority Areas and Mitigation Measures

… physical effects of marine vessels on benthic habitats and species … 1.1. Introduction Marine life in the Mediterranean Sea is threatened by intensive human activities such as fisheries, … not be ignored. In particular, turtles are principally threatened by pleasure craft rather than commercial traffic. …
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International biofouling

… IMO committed to minimise the transfer of non- indigenous species in adopting the International Convention for the … and that the transfer and introduction of non-indigenous species through biofouling from ships threatens the … water discharge, a human- made vector for non-indigenous species; RECOGNISING that implementing practices to control …
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Marine Pollution and Ballast Waters

… an area within their EEZ where marine biodiversity is threatened by international merchant shipping could ask the … to marine biodiversity as it may contain invasive alien species to the ecosystems where the ballast water is …
25 May 2026 Course lesson in Marine and Freshwater