Διαχείριση θαλάσσιου έρματος στη Μεσόγειο Θάλασσα
Ballast water treatment in the Mediterranean Sea
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Μεσόγειος Θάλασσα ; Invasive species ; Mediterranean Sea ; Θαλάσσια έρματα ; Οικοσυστήματα ; Αλλόχθονα είδη ; Οικολογικές και οικονομικές συνέπειες ; Ballast water ; Ecosystem ; Invasive species ; Environmental and economic impactsAbstract
The increase in global maritime trade has resulted in the increase in maritime traffic and, consequently, in transporting larger quantity of water ballast. The ballast is used to ensure safe navigation during the voyage, giving the ship stability and flexibility. Shipping with the transport of ballast water causes unintentional transport of alien species whose introduction into new environments can have devastating ecological and economic consequences for the local community. The International Maritime Organization and the US Coast Guard have a leading role in addressing the problem of invasive species into new ecosystems through the adoption of directives and regulations. In the Mediterranean region, invasive species have been identified, the presence of which has negative impact on the recipient’s communities, which related to ballast water management.
Postgraduate Studies Programme
ΝαυτιλίαDepartment
Σχολή Ναυτιλίας και Βιομηχανίας. Τμήμα Ναυτιλιακών ΣπουδώνNumber of pages
115Language
GreekCollections
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