Silent invaders spread through neglect of treaty
Monday, July 13, 2009 - 10:49
in Health & Medicine
Marine pest species costing billions in damage to fisheries, coastal communities and infrastructure are spreading as the world's shipping nations continue to largely neglect bringing into effect an international treaty setting out requirements for consistent handling and treatment of ships' ballast water...
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