Ballast Water Management to Combat Invasive Species

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Summary

Examines Federal regulatory activities to prevent the spread of invasive aquatic species through ballast water discharged into U.S. waters by cargo ships. Provides background on various approaches ...

Examines Federal regulatory activities to prevent the spread of invasive aquatic species through ballast water discharged into U.S. waters by cargo ships. Provides background on various approaches to ballast water management, and reviews current ballast water management laws and programs.

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