Peer-reviewed Journal Publications
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.
Reports, Research, & Presentations
The Marine Invasive Species Program reports to the California Legislature on a variety of program activities. The reports are listed below. Staff also give presentations on invasive species and reducing the risk of shipping-mediated nonindigenous species...
Data Summaries
The Marine Invasive Species Program monitors and analyzes vessel arrival patterns at all California ports. Staff obtains arrivals data from the Marine Exchanges of Southern California and the San Francisco Bay Region and ballast water data from the vessel-submitted...
2022 Data Summaries
By Vessel Type By Port By Region By Vessel Type By Port If you have questions or would like more information please email Lina Ceballos.
2023 Marine Invasive Species Program Updates
Annual letter to shipping agents and interested parties to provide information about new regulations and reminders about reporting requirements.
Information for Vessels Arriving at California Ports
Information Sheets General Information (March 2021) Ballast Water Management (December 2022) Biofouling Management (January 2022) Reporting & Recordkeeping (December 2022) Biofouling Webinar (October 2018) Biofouling Guidance Document (September 2017) Maps Pacific...
2023 Biennial Report on the Marine Invasive Species Program
This is the 11th biennial report to the California Legislature, and it summarizes California Marine Invasive Species Program activities from January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2021.
2020 Data Summaries
By Vessel Type By Port By Region By Vessel Type By Port If you have questions or would like more information please email Lina Ceballos.
2021 Data Summaries
By Vessel Type By Port By Region By Vessel Type By Port If you have questions or would like more information please email Lina Ceballos.
2019 Data Summaries
By Vessel Type By Port By Region By Vessel Type By Port If you have questions or would like more information please email Lina Ceballos.