Ballast water is used to stabilize boats and ships. Watercrafts that carry cargo use load large amounts of ballast water, which is later discharged in a different region when the cargo is unloaded. This discharge contains many biological materials, including plants, animals and bacteria. Thus, ballast water discharge is believed to be one of the biggest transporters of invasive species! Much research has been done to remedy this problem. Check out Wayne State University's Ballast Water Verification System Model at the Aquarium and click on the large photo below to learn more!
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Creation of the above page of educational resources was funded in part by the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program through the Departments of Natural Resources, Environmental Quality, and Agricultural and Rural Development.
This material is also based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1614187.
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This material is also based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1614187.
Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.