Naslov
Monitoring for Ballast Water Management - from pros and cons to yes or no?

Autori
Kraus, Romina

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, pp prezentacija, znanstveni

Skup
Science for the Environment conference 2015 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT: Challenges and opportunities

Mjesto i datum
Århus, Danska, 01.10.2015. - 02.10.2015

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Ballast Water Management ; HAOP ; IAS ; BWM Convention

Sažetak
Transfer of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens (HAOP), including invasive aquatic species (IAS), across natural barriers is recognized as one of greatest pressures to the sea realm, imposing threat to the environment, human health and economy. A prominent vector of such species are proven to be ballast waters (BW), which are transferred by vessels engaged in the international shipping of goods. International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship's Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (BWM Convention) includes implementation of monitoring as a vital part of an early detection of introduction of HAOP/IAS in the ports in order to enable rapid response with available methods of eradication, control or containment for an identified HAOP/IAS species. What are basic requirements of such a specific monitoring in ports? What are possibilities of rapid responses and available methods? A presentation on pros and cons should lead us a step closer towards understanding of this issue and to give us the answer, yes or no.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Geologija

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