Actions to implement and complement the National System for the Prevention and Management of Introduced Marine Pests in Western Australia

Authors

Fred E. Wells
Justin I. McDonald

Publication Date

6-2010

Series Number

Fisheries Research Report No. 207

Publisher

Western Australian Department of Fisheries

ISBN

1 921258 89 6

ISSN

1035 - 4549

Abstract

Introduced marine pests are regarded as one of the critical environmental issues worldwide which can damage the marine environment, including that of Western Australia. Most introduced species cause no apparent harm. A small minority of introduced species become pests, but these few can cause substantial economic and ecological damage.

Number of Pages

393

Keywords

Introduced species; Marine organisms; Marine environment; Western Australia; Biological surveys; Environmental monitoring; Methodology; Harbours; Risks; Risk management; Policies.

Disciplines

Aquaculture and Fisheries

Recommended Citation

Wells, F.E and McDonald, J.I. 2010. Actions to implement and complement the National System for the Prevention and Management of Introduced Marine Pests in Western Australia. Fisheries Research Report No. 207. Department of Fisheries, Western Australia. 394p.