Introductions of seaweeds: accidental transfer pathways and mechanisms

By C. Hewitt, Marnie L Campbell, Britta Schaffelke. 2007

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Abstract Macroalgae are a significant component of historic and modern invasions, with association to a wide variety of transport mechanisms. These transport mechanisms pose specific constraints on the ways by which species can be taken up, transported and released into a new environment. Currently operating transport mechanisms for marine macroalgae are either associations with intentional introductions (translocations for aquaculture, aquarium or live seafood trade) or accidental introductions (mainly as hull-fouling). A number of potential management options exist, including the development of international instruments and regional agreements. The development of treatment options for hull fouling, the most significant and poorly managed transport mechanism for macroalgae, is of urgent need. Our current ability to identify which species are likely to invade next is limited. However, an examination of the synergies between species' functional traits, transport constraints, and recipient community attributes will likely provide possible options in the future.

Subfields: Global and Planetary Change, Ocean Engineering, Oceanography

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In Global and Planetary Change

1. Britta Schaffelke
2. C. Hewitt
3. Nigel Hardiman
4. S. Burgin
5. Susan L. Williams

In Ocean Engineering

1. Nigel Hardiman
2. Britta Schaffelke
3. S. Burgin
4. C. Hewitt

In Oceanography

1. Britta Schaffelke
2. C. Hewitt
3. Susan L. Williams

Citations in the corpus

• Impacts of introduced seaweeds (2007, background): “Aquaculture imports and transfers are the main vectors for invading seaweeds in Europe (Ribera Siguan 2002, Wallentinus 2002, Hewitt et al. 2007, Pickering et al. 2007).”
• The direct physical, chemical and biotic impacts on Australian coastal waters due to recreational boating (2011, background): “Recognition of the potential for recreational vessels to act as transport vectors for alien species is growing (Glasby and Lobb 2008; Hewitt et al. 2007; Pollard and Pethebridge 2002).”