The Marine Invasive Species program published its third peer-reviewed scientific journal article this year. The article, published in the Journal Frontiers in Marine Science through a collaboration with the University of Maryland, New Zealand EPA, and Safinah Group in the UK, focused on biofouling and the environmental consequences of cleaning ships while in the water.
Ballast Water
Biofouling
- Balancing the consequences of in-water cleaning of biofouling to improve ship efficiency and reduce biosecurity risk (2023)
- Biofouling occlusion of ships’ internal seawater systems: operational, economic, and biosecurity consequences (2023)
- Biofilms associated with ship submerged surfaces: implications for ship biofouling management and the environment (2023)
- Understanding the potential release of microplastics from coatings used on commercial ships (2022)
- Technical Considerations for Development of Policy and Approvals for In-Water Cleaning of Ship Biofouling (2021)
- A Review of Biofouling of Ships’ Internal Seawater Systems (2021)
- Yes, we CANZ: initial compliance and lessons learned from regulating vessel biofouling management in California and New Zealand (2021)
- The Role of Vessel Biofouling in the Translocation of Marine Pathogens: Management Considerations and Challenges (2021)
- In-Water Cleaning and Capture to Remove Ship Biofouling: An Initial Evaluation of Efficacy and Environmental Safety (2020)
- An experimental test of stationary lay-up periods and simulated transit on biofouling accumulation and transfer on ships (2020)
- Artificial structure density predicts fouling community diversity on settlement panels (2020)
- Vessel In-Water Cleaning or Treatment: Identification of Environmental Risks and Science Needs for Evidence-Based Decision Making (2019)
- A history of ship specialization and consequences for marine invasions, management and policy (2018)
- Mini-review: Assessing the drivers of ship biofouling management – aligning industry and biosecurity goals (2016)
Information & Resources
- Other Programs & Partners
- Reports, Research, & Presentations
- California Vessel Activity Data Summaries
- Pacific States Vessel Activity Data Summaries
Laws & Regs
Ship propeller being cleaned in a dry dock
Ship intake screen with nonindigenous species.
Extensive biofouling community on the bottom of a ship hull.
Commission personnel using remotely operated vehicle ROV to survey a container ships rudder.
Commission personnel retrieving settling plates for invasive species research.
Commission personnel processing settling plates for invasive species research.
Cruise ship bow thruster with barnacles and mussels.
Cruise ship being cleaned and painted in a dry dock.