First evaluation of ballast water management systems on operational ships for minimizing introductions of nonindigenous zooplankton
Sarah A. Bailey, Torben Brydges, Oscar Casas‐Monroy, Jocelyn Kydd, Robert Dallas Linley, R. Rozon, John A. Darling
Abstract
). Nonetheless, compared to earlier management strategies, BWMS appear to reduce the frequency of high-risk introduction events. BWMS filter mesh size was an important predictor of zooplankton concentration following treatment. Greater rates of compliance may be achieved as ship crews gain experience with operation and maintenance of BWMS.
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BallastZooplanktonEnvironmental scienceOceanographyFisheryMarine engineeringEnvironmental engineeringEcologyBiologyEngineeringGeologyMarine Ecology and Invasive SpeciesParasite Biology and Host InteractionsMarine Biology and Ecology Research