Human populations have been concentrated along and exploiting the coastal zones for
millennia. Of regions with the highest human impacts on the oceans, 6 of the top 10 have …

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 …

This new edition of Invasion Ecology provides a comprehensive and updated introduction to
all aspects of biological invasion by non-native species. Highlighting important research …

The European Union lacks a comprehensive framework to address the threats posed by the
introduction and spread of marine non-indigenous species (NIS). Current efforts are …

Increasing concerns have accelerated the development of international regulations and
methods for ballast water management to limit the introduction of non-indigenous species …

Uptake and discharge of ballast water by ocean-going ships contribute to the worldwide
spread of aquatic invasive species, with negative impacts on the environment, economies …

The main objective of recent international legislative measures and policies concerning
marine ecosystems is to ensure sustainable environmental management to maintain a good …

Today global shipping transports over 90% of the world's overseas trade and trends
anticipate that it will continue to play an increasing role world-wide. Shipping operations …

The genus Mnemiopsis is comprised of a single species, Mnemiopsis leidyi A. Agassiz,
1865, that has recently made the transition from a distribution limited to the Atlantic coasts of …

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