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Title
Marine Debris as a Potential Pathway for Invasive Species
Title (original)
Marine Debris as a Potential Pathway for Invasive Species
Description
The objectives of this paper are to address key terminology and concepts related to marine debris and invasive species, the major types of organisms occupying marine debris (by functional group), some key case studies regarding non-native species and marine debris, a basic framework to invasion with respect to marine debris, a successful invader and the role of marine debris, key information gaps and research needs, and recommendations for the mitigation of marine debris mediated species invasions or expansions.
Authors
NOAA Marine Debris Program
Publication year
2017
Resource type
Reports
Language
English
Areas of knowledge
Toxicity and impact of meso and macro marine litter
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