The transoceanic movement of non-indigenous microorganisms and organic and inorganic
contaminants through the transfer of ballast water of ocean-going vessels can be considered …

Introduction of invasive species through ballast water discharge has been a serious concern
with the marine ecosystem. With growing research in the ballast water management, recent …

Invasive aquatic species discharged through ballast water is one of the most serious
problems posed nowadays in the marine environment. This review paper summarizes the …

What factors shape the evolution of invasive populations? Recent theoretical and empirical
studies suggest that an evolutionary history of disturbance might be an important factor. This …

Since the implementation of the International Maritime Organization 2004 regulation, most
ships have been equipped with on-dock ballast water treatment. While this method is …

The worldwide transfer and introduction of non-indigenous invasive aquatic organisms via
ships' ballast water has been amply demonstrated to cause significant ecological, economic …

Brine discharge is one of the largest sources of wastewater from industrial processes.
Because of the environmental impacts arising from improper treatment of brine discharge …

Ballast water is carried by cruise ships, large tankers, and bulk cargo carriers to acquire the
optimum operating depth of the propeller and to maintain maneuverability and stability …

Concern about ballast-mediated bioinvasions into freshwater, estuarine and marine habitats
is not limited to biodiversity per se but extends to its broader socio-economic impacts on …

Mid‐ocean exchange and saltwater flushing were implemented as management practices to
reduce the likelihood of new biological invasions in the Laurentian Great Lakes associated …