The effect of ballast water on marine and coastal ecology of the Mediterranean Sea
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Ballast water ; Ballasting ; Marine and coastal ecology ; Mediterranean SeaAbstract
This dissertation was conducted within the framework of the Master of Science Post – graduate program “Shipping Management” of the University of Piraeus. To begin with, this is a research that addresses ballasting and ballast water issues both internationally and in the Mediterranean sea in particular. The concept of ballast is being thoroughly analyzed and the effects of it to the environment through the years. An extensive reference of the ballast water invasive and alien species issues and their massive impact on the marine ecosystem and coastal ecology of the Mediterranean region is presented. Moreover, various problems that the invasive species have caused worldwide are also highlighted. In addition, all the applicable regulations and guidelines, such as the Ballast Water Management Convention, by the pillar of the shipping industry, the International Maritime Organization, are extensively analyzed. Finally, results of researches, strategic and action plans for addressing the ballast water issues at the Mediterranean Sea by the responsible regional organizations are outlined.
Postgraduate Studies Programme
Shipping ManagementDepartment
Σχολή Ναυτιλίας και Βιομηχανίας. Τμήμα Ναυτιλιακών ΣπουδώνNumber of pages
56Language
EnglishCollections
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