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 …

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

Harmful non-indigenous microorganism invasion caused by ballast water discharge poses
severe threats to marine environments. In this study, a conceptual in situ photo-Fenton …

In recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), particulates (including feces, uneaten feed,
bacteria, and algae) can cause several problems, in that they may harbor pathogens, can …

Invasive alien species are a major and growing threat to biodiversity worldwide. The
transport of organisms through increased levels of trade and tourism is leading to the …

To reduce the global spread of invasive aquatic species, international regulations will soon
require reductions of the number of organisms in ballast water discharged by ships. For this …

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

The treatment of ballast water carried onboard ships is critical to reduce the spread of
nonindigenous aquatic organisms that potentially include noxious and harmful taxa. We …