Invasive species
Therriault, T.W., Campbell, M.L., Deidun, A., Galil, B., Hewitt, C.L., Inglis, G.J., Ojaveer, H., Park, C., Qiao, B., Ruwa, R.K. and Schwindt, E. (2021) Invasive species. In: The Second World Ocean Assessment. United Nations, pp. 343-362.
Abstract
Globally, about 2,000 marine non-indige¬nous species (NIS) have been introduced to new locations through human-mediated movements. A few of those have econom¬ic value, but most have had negative eco¬logical, socioeconomic or human health impacts. With increased trade and climate change, biological invasions are likely to increase…
Item Type: | Book Chapter |
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Publisher: | United Nations |
Copyright: | © 2021 United Nations |
Publisher's Website: | https://www.un.org/regularprocess/woa2launch |
URI: | http://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/id/eprint/64636 |
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