Links and References

Links are provided for web sites that cover general information on marine and aquatic invasions listed under geographic locations and by topic. A section that links to past articles and other related topics are included. Please see our editorial comments on differences between peer-reviewed articles (such as journal articles), gray literature (that may be peer-reviewed) and media articles.

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• Northwestern Atlantic
• Great Lakes
• Pacific Northwest
• International
• Legislation
• Other

References

Articles and documents available in our MITSG Center for Coastal Studies library may viewed by appointment. For additional information on marine and aquatic species references, visit the Sea Grant National Aquatic Species Clearinghouse site that has available an extensive library on several species.

• Bioinvaders References
• Ballast Water References
• Aquaculture References
• Live and Fresh Seafood Industry References

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General Exotic Species Information

• Northeast-Midwest Institute: Aquatic Invasive Species
  Ballast treatment options, links to legislative actions, other useful information.
  
  
• Non-Native Species
  Extensive page on terrestrial as well as aquatic exotic species compiled by the National Biological Service.
  
  
• National Zebra Mussel and Aquatic Nuisance Species Clearinghouse
  Home of one of North America's most extensive technical library of publications related to the introduction, spread, biology, impacts, and control of important freshwater and marine aquatic nuisance species including the zebra mussel, Asian clam, Eurasian ruffe, Round goby, Atlantic green crab, Amur River Corbula, Chinese mitten crab, Limnoperna fortunei, Shipworms, Brown mussel, and others introduced species.
  
  
• Nonindigenous Aquatic Species
  An extensive and useful page with a database of many nonindigenous species listed by state, region, or watershed.
  
  
• Bioinvasions: Stemming the tide of Exotic Species
  Extensive page on international bioinvasions
  
  
• Invasive Species Fact Sheet
  Ecological Society of America put together this basic page with good information resources.
  
  
• Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force
  Useful page with overview and specific information on various international invaders.
  
  
• Sea Grant Nonindigenous Species Site
  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.
  
  
• Bio-invasions: Breaching Natural Barriers
  Publication by Washington Sea Grant.
  
  
• USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Web Site
  An excellent source of information on the distribution of many species throughout the United States. Also provides information on the general subject of aquatic invasions and fact sheets on specific species.
  
  
• National Sea Grant Research: Nonindigenous Species Research and Outreach
  Information on Sea Grant's nonindigenous species research.
  
  
• Environment Technology List
  Links to Web Sites dedicated to information regarding Enviromental Technology.
  

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Northwestern Atlantic

• Marine invasions program
  The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center lab specializing in marine invasions.
  
  
• New England Aquarium Dive Club (environment page)
  Divers are an important source of information in invasive species monitoring, and are active in many conservation and education efforts concerning coastal resources.

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Great Lakes

• Coast Guard at Massena
  The Massena coast guard is responsible for inspecting ships entering the Great Lakes for compliance to ballast water exchange regulations.
  
  
• Zebra Mussel Update
  An newsletter on Zebra Mussel.
  
  
• ANS Update: News From the Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species
  Quarterly newsletter insert.

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Pacific Northwest

• Oregon Sea Grant - Hot Topics: Exotic Invaders
  Information on Oregon Sea Grant's exotic species programs.
  
  
• Science News on Carcinus maenas in the Pacific
  
  
• Prince William Sound Regional Citizensí Advisory Council
  Non-indigenous Species page
  
  

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International

• CIESM Atlas of Exotic Species in the Mediterranean Sea
  CIESM (the Mediterranean marine science research network) guides and research announcements : Guide of Mediterranean marine research institutes, Atlas of exotic species in the Mediterranean
  
  
• Cawthron Institute
  New Zealand's first private research institute, specializing in aquaculture, biosecurity, coastal & estuarine ecology, freshwater ecology and analytical laboratory services.
  
  
• Global Ballast Water Management Programme
  The web site of the GEF/UNDP/IMO Global Ballast Water Management Programme (GloBallast) which is assisting developing countries to: reduce the transfer of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens in ships' ballast water, implement the IMO ballast water Guidelines and prepare for the new IMO ballast water Convention.

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Legislation

• US Coast Guard Ballast Water Management Program
  Ballast water regulations, enforcement policies, exotic species information.
  
  
• Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act
  "passed on November 29, 1990, and subsequently amended by the National Invasive Species Act of 1996,"

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Other

• Biological Invasions
  A new publication covering biological invasions
  
  
• Costs of Non-indigenous Species



• Exotic Species News from Oceanspace
  selected articles reprinted with permission from Oceanspace.
  • Goby Fish Invasion of Great Lakes Spreading
  • Seastars Invade Australia Waters
  • Zebra Mussels Invade Connecticut
  • U.S. Sea Grant Researchers Identify New Ways To Eliminate Zebra Mussels
    
    

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