Pathways of Introduction of Non-Indigenous Species to Europe's Seas
20 October 2023•
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International trade is also linked to biodiversity losses through direct impact of transport and the induced pollution and introduction of pathogens and invasive species.
Direct impact of trade on biodiversity includes introduction of pathogens, pests, and invasive species that use our global trade routes as super highways for transplantation.
It is estimated that 7,000 species are transferred in ballast water every hour of every day around the world.
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Additionally, species also attach themselves to the hull and therefore ‘hull fouling’ is another cause for concern when trying to minimize biodiversity impact risk.
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