Surf these sites: April 26, 1999, Duluth Conference -- Stopping the spread of the Zebra Mussel and other exotics is the main topic of the conference. Ballast water targeted in war against invasive marine species -- Canadian and International News Exotic Species Graphics Library -- This library contains slides of the following exotics: zebra mussel, goby, spiny water flea, sea lamprey, ruffe, and purple loosestrife. These slides may be accessed at this site or a copy may be ordered from Michigan Sea Grant. Greenwire: Zebra Mussel Damage -- Zebra mussels, an invasive species native to the Black and Caspian seas, have clogged Midwestern waterways and are believed to have spread to the Great Lakes through the ballast water of foreign ships. Gulf of Mexico Program -- Nonindigenous Species Page. King County, Washington Alert -- Invasive species alert on the European Green Crab being found in the Pacific Northwest. Marine Bioinvader''s Site -- The Exotic Species pages give an introduction to the problems associated with these organisms, the pathways for their introduction, and an overview of treatment and control methods. National Invasive Species Act of 1996 -- Statuatory materials to accompany the Coastal and Ocean Law. New York Sea Grant: Invasive Species PR -- Here on a quiet college campus minutes from Lake Ontario, the invasion of exotic plants and animals that cause damage worth more than $120 billion to America’s aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and thus its agricultural and fisheries resources, is systematically being documented. Nonindigenous Crustaceans -- Common methods of introduction include ballast water discharge, intentional release as forage for sport fish, and accidental release from aquaculture facilities. OptiMar Ballast Systems -- Practical solutions for ballast water treatment. MicroKill kills organisms and pathegens that may spread to new coastal areas. Sea Grant Non-indigenous Species Site - BASIC BIOLOGY -- 251 research articles covering a wide variety of non-indigenous marine life. Sea Grant Nonindigenous Species Site -- A project of the National Sea Grant College Program, produced by the Great Lakes Sea Grant Network. It is a national information center that contains a comprehensive collection of research publications and education materials produced by Sea Grant programs and other research institutions across the country on zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisance species. Sea Grant Nonindigenous Species Site - QUAGGA MUSSELS -- 36 articles/research papers covering the Quagga Mussel. Sea Grant Nonindigenous Species Site - ZEBRA MUSSEL -- Review 696 research articles covering the Zebra Mussel. The Baltic Marine Biologists -- An international non-governmental scientific organization whose aim is to promote studies on the biological diversity, structure, function and sustainable management of the ecosystems of the Baltic Sea Area (the Baltic Sea, Belt Seas, Öresund and Kattegat). The Woods Hole Sea Grant Program -- Supports research, education, and advisory projects to promote the wise use and understanding of ocean and coastal resources for the public benefit. Tidepool -- Report showing how global climate changes will allow even more harmful non-native species species to become established in the Pacific Northwest coastal area. UMESC Invasive Species - Sea Lamprey -- Controlling the Sea Lamprey in the Great Lakes and Saint Mary''s River areas. ZeeStop Zebra Mussel filters for home and cottage use -- ZeeStop zebra mussel filteration filters systems designed for year round use even under ice. Secure online ordering.
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