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Ballast Water
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Aquatic Invasions Research Directory
An Internet-based, searchable database containing information on people, research, technology,
policy, and management issues relevant to aquatic invasions maintained by the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center.
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Global Ballast Water Management Programme (GloBallast)
International Maritime Organization (IMO). Information on ballast management, treatment, policy, legislation, regulations, library of ballast-related monographs, online Ballast Water News, links
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International Ballast Discharge Monitoring Device Workshop Report
Summary and findings of the ballast discharge monitoring device workshop report.
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National Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force
ANS Task Force Ballast water page
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National Ballast Water Information Clearinghouse
Background information, links to the National Ballast Water Survey forms and reports (operated by Smithsonian Environmental Research Center - SERC)
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Ocean Shipping in the Great Lakes: Transportation Cost Increases That Would Result from a Cessation of Ocean Vessel Shipping
Grand Valley State University website has posted the full report, fact sheet and peer report.
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US Coast Guard ANS Program Site
USCG mandatory ballast management practices, reporting, federal register notices, personnel
qualifications, standards, regulations, and links to additional ballast water and ANS information.
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West Coast Ballast Outreach Project
Outreach program to improve knowledge about ballast management technologies and promote information exchange among industry, researchers and regulators. Information on events, publications, laws & policy and related links.
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Educator Resources
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Bridge
The Ocean Sciences Teacher Resource Center. Contains sections on: Ocean Science Topics, Professional Development, Lesson Plans, Resource Pavilion, Data Port and Communications.
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Center for Great Lakes Environmental Education
Centralized access to educational information on the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence basin
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Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence (COSSEE)
Ten Centers throughout the US that promote partnerships between research scientists and educators, disseminate best practices in ocean sciences education and promote ocean education as an interdisciplinary vehicle for creating scientific literacy. Links to Centers: California, Central Gulf of Mexico, Florida Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic, New England, Ocean Learning Communities, Ocean Systems, Southeast, West
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Elkhorn Slough Kid’s Corner
Links to Middle School Student Projects, Local Critters, Cool Links, Frequently Asked Questions
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Environment Canada
Great Lakes-related educational resources, publications, web sites and database, grouped by audience
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EPA High School Environmental Resource Center
A nexus for links to government websites with online resources on a variety of Environmental topics from air to water conservation issues, assistance locating local activities included.
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EPA National Center for Environmental Economics
Information on a variety of resources useful in preparing courses in environmental economics at
levels from high school to graduate school.
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Exotic Invaders
Contains information on exotic invaders, a list of invaders in the Great Lakes, student activities, a glossary of terms and curriculum information as well as links to websites suitable for students.
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Fisheries Learning on the Web or Project FLOW
A collection of 15 lessons based on Great Lakes aquatic science with activities about fisheries and
stewardship.
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Great Lakes in My World
Curriculum kit tailored to K-8 students. Teaching tool for use by elementary teachers, families, museums and nature centers: 80 hands-on activities; set of 60 illustrated Great Lakes Creature Cards; CD with supplemental materials. Fee for the kit.
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Great Lakes Student Summit
Student conference held annually in Buffalo, NY highlighting Great Lakes environmental issues.
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IL-IN Sea Grant K-12 Education
Links to educational materials and programs.
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ISEA Invasive Species Education Project
Information on the Inland Seas Education Association’s invasive species programs - Educational opportunities for students, educators, and the general public.
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LaMER Louisiana Marine Education Resources
Gateway site to aquatic education projects, including exotic species links.
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Maine Sea Grant
Online marine education resource links under: Education
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Michigan Sea Grant Great Lakes Education Page
Provides information on: K-12 Camps and Programs, Great Lakes Curriculum Lessons, Grants and Fellowships, Educational Materials
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Nab the Aquatic Invader!
Part of the Sea Grant Nonindigenous Species Web site. Provides the latest information about aquatic invasive species (AIS) through colorful characters and a crime-solving theme.
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NBII Teacher Resources
Links to online resources for teaching of biology, biodiversity, and ecology. Includes: activities, lesson plans, experiments, projects, resources, and references for classroom and home use.
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Phytopia CD
Educational CD - searchable database of many important phytoplankton from temperate oceans, three-dimensional cell models, virtual microscope tool allowing viewing at various magnifications.
CD is cost-free plus a shipping & handling fee.
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Prince William Sound Coloring Book
A coloring book relating to the wildlife in Prince William Sound and the safe transportation of oil is available in PDF format, with contact information for a second edition of the coloring book.
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RIDNIS Project
Reducing the Introduction and Damage of Aquatic Nonindigenous Species through Outreach and Education. Information on: NIS of concern to San Francisco Bay-Delta, Mechanisms of NIS Introduction, Management Options, Preventing Introductions, Links, Workshop and Conference Announcements
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Sea Grant Nonindigenous Species Site (SGNIS)
Special Features>Kids pages
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Tampa Bay Estuary Program, Florida
Teacher resources related to estuaries in general and Tampa Bay
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TEACH Great Lakes
Mini-lessons on Great Lakes topics: environment, history & culture, geography, pollution and careers & business. Elementary through high school, includes a glossary
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Virginia Naturally
Virginia environmental education resources
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Government - United States - Federal
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Aquatic Invasions Research Directory
An Internet-based, searchable database containing information on people, research, technology,
policy, and management issues relevant to aquatic invasions maintained by the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center.
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Information related to protection of agriculture in the US, newly reported plant and animal pests, import / export permitting information, wildlife damage management, biotechnology.
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Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force
Information on Task Force activities and links to specific ANS sites
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Management Plans
Links to ANS TaskForce management plans for: Brown tree snake, ruffe, European green crab, mitten crab, Caulerpa; Partner plans for: giant salvinia, purple loosestrife, water chestnut; Draft plans: Asian carp, New Zealand mudsnail.
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EPA National Center for Environmental Economics
Publications, careers & internships, funding, events and links related to relationships between the economy, environmental health, and environmental pollution control.
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The Erie Canal and Introduced Species
US Fish and Wildlife Service Fact sheet on the transfer if introduced species through the Erie Canal
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Great Lakes Aquatic Nonindigenous Species List
List of organisms searchable by common or species names, taxon, origin, location or date of first
sighting, description, mechanism of introduction compiled from sources cited.
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Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem Team Invasive Species
Provides links to information on selected fish, invertebrates, aquatic and terrestrial plants, and issues of interest to the Great Lakes.
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Great Lakes Ecosystems Information Node (GLEIN)
The Great Lakes Ecosystems Information Node provides a gateway to biological data in the Great Lakes region.
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Great Lakes Information Network Exotics Site
ANS issues in the Great Lakes. Information on zebra mussels, non-indigenous fish, mollusc and plant species, ballast water and policy issues
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GLERL Invasive Species Page
A listing of the invasive species research and projects carried out by the NOAA Great Lakes
Environmental Research Laboratory.
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Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species
Panel activities to prevent and control the occurrence of aquatic nuisance species in the Great Lakes.
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Great Lakes Restoration Report
Great Lakes Interagency Task force report of recommendations for restoration of the Great Lakes.
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Great Lakes Science Center - USGS
Biological resource information on the Great Lakes Basin for management agencies, researchers
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National Council for Science and the Environment
Harmful Non-Native Species: Issues for Congress III. Congressional Research Service Issue Brief presented by National Council for Science and the Environment
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National Invasive Species Information Center (NISIC)
Gateway to invasive species information; covering Federal, State, local, and international sources.
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National Marine Invasions Center
Links to the National Ballast Water Clearinghouse and the Marine and Estuarine Nonindigenous Species Database. Operated by Smithsonian Environmental Research Center - CERC
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NOAA Homepage with links to research and programs on oceans, fisheries, climate change, coastal ecology, invasive species
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Northeast Regional Aquatic Nuisance Species Panel
The Northeast Aquatic Nuisance Species Panel (NEANS) was established in 2001 in response to the growing threat of Aquatic Nuisance Species to the region, as well as the need for a coordinated, regional approach to stop their spread. NEANS will address ANS concerns in the Gulf of Maine, as well as the freshwater systems of the Northeastern US and Atlantic Canada
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US Army Corps of Engineers Zebra Mussel Research Program
Identification, biology, impacts and control strategies
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USEPA Oceans, Coasts, & Estuaries Invasive Species Page
Information on invasive species, ballast water and links to policy papers (PDF) as well as related sites.
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US Fish and Wildlife Service
USF&WS Invasive Species Program. Aquatic and terrestrial invasive species, federal invasive species policy
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USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Site
Scientific reports on vertebrates, invertebrates, algae and plants, distribution information, regional contact lists, and general information on NAS
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Government - United States - State
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Introduced Species in Oregon Estuaries
A complete species list, breakdown by taxon are available, "watch" section for species of particular concern. Links to additional sites available for "watch" species.
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Michigan Department of Environmental Quality - Office of the Great Lakes
Links to papers and reports on exotic species policy
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exotic Species
Lists exotic species in Monterey Bay, CA
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Vermont Dept. of Environmental Conservation
Aquatic Nuisance Species in Vermont. Information on: zebra mussels, Eurasian watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum), purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus)
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Aquatic Nuisance Species Page
Washington State information on Management, Species of Concern, Taxonomic Experts,
Nonindigenous Aquatic Species listing, Location Maps, How You Can Help.
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Graphics Resources
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Cyanobacterial Image Gallery
Images of cyanobacteria are uncopyrighted freeware, provided for educational purposes. A policy
for image usage is provided. Many of these images are taken from field samples.
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GLERL - Waterlife
Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab exotic and native aquatic species images as .jpg files
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Invasive and Exotic Species of North America
Images of aquatic and terrestrial species.
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The Nature Conservancy Image Archive
Photographs of invasive plants, animals and pathogens listed alphabetically by genus, with contact information on image rights.
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SGNIS
Sea Grant Nonindigenous Species Site Slide Catalog: Images zebra mussel, goby, spiny water flea, sea lamprey, ruffe, purple loosestrife and Eurasian watermilfoil
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US Fish & Wildlife Image Page
Images of fish and wildlife available for download. Copyright information provided.
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Institutes
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Aquatic Invasions Research Directory
An Internet-based, searchable database containing information on people, research, technology,
policy, and management issues relevant to aquatic invasions maintained by the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center.
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The Awwa Research Foundation
An international nonprofit organization, sponsors research in support of safe and affordable drinking water. Topics on the site include: Natural organic matter, zebra mussels, and other related topics.
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Cawthron Institute
Aquaculture of shellfish and seaweeds, biosecurity issues, marine and freshwater science, analytical chemistry and microbiology
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Chesapeake Bay Institute
Exotic species in Chesapeake Bay
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Darrin Freshwater Research Institute
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Invasive species research in Lake George, NY
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Institute for Biological Invasions
Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, University of Tennessee. Good general and detailed information on biological invasions, bibliographic database, and other invasive species resources
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Northeast-Midwest Institute
Biological Pollution: Aquatic Invasive Species ballast water, national and international invasive species policy
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Philippines Rice Research Institute
Information on development of sustainable rice culture. Featuring information on the invasive golden apple snail (Pomacea canaliculata).
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San Francisco Estuary Institute
Biological Invasions Program: Scientific and policy research on introduction of exotic species into marine and freshwater ecosystems
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San Francisco Estuary Institute Publications
PDF files related to invasive species in the San Francisco Bay Estuary and worldwide.
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Tampa Bay Estuary Institute
Ecological status of the Tampa Bay, Florida
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International
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Baltic Sea Alien Species Database
A qualified reference system on alien species; update of information, their biology, vectors of introduction, spread, and impacts on environment and economy for the Baltic Sea area. Available online questionnaire to report new species
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Binational.net
A collaboration between the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Environment
Canada, provides a single window on joint Great Lakes programs. Postings of several binational programs and reports, more joint programs and reports to be added in the future.
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CSIRO Centre for Research on Introduced Marine Pests (CRIMP)
Australian research on the impacts and management of introduced marine species (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation)
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Commission for Environmental Cooperation
Tripartite program of the United States, Canada and Mexico. Biodiversity program page
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Convention on Biological Diversity
Information on international efforts to preserve biodiversity, protocols and agreements, biosafety, programs and meetings
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Global Invasive Species Programme - GISP
Education, pathways/vectors, risk assessment, human dimensions, ecology of invasives, early warning, economic consequences, current status, global change and invasives, legal and institutional frameworks, BMPs
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International Civil Aviation Organization
Organization involved with setting international aviation standards in line with modern systems and techniques.
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International Joint Commission
Great Lakes non-indigenous species issues
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International Maritime Organization
Provides machinery for cooperation among Governments in the field of governmental regulation and practices relating to technical matters affecting shipping engaged in international trade; encourages and facilitates the general adoption of the highest practicable standards concerning maritime safety, efficiency of navigation and prevention and control of marine pollution from ships.
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NIMPIS Database and website
Database developed by CSIRO to be a central repository of information on known and potentially
introduced marine species. Accurate and up to date information on biology, ecology and distribution (international and national) of exotic marine species known from Australian waters, potential new introductions, and control suggestions for 16 target species.
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Pacific Region Environmental Programme (SPREP)
Regional organisation established by the governments and administrations of the Pacific region to look after its environment.
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Pathways and Management of Marine Nonindigenous Species in the Shared Waters of British Columbia and
Washington
Report on nonindigenous species, invasion pathways and management, risk assessment, regional ballast policy, and listings of specific organisms and their impacts
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Trilateral Committee for Wildlife & Ecosystem Conservation and Management
Facilitates cooperation and coordination among the wildlife agencies of the United States, Canada and Mexico in projects and programs for the conservation and management of wildlife, plants, biological diversity, and ecosystems of mutual interest.
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World Aquaculture Society
An international non-profit society with the primary focus of improving communication and information exchange within the diverse global aquaculture community.
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World Conservation Union
World’s largest conservation network. Find information on: Species conservation, use, trade; Ecosystems; Economics; Law; Social Policy; Cross-cutting issues such as: Biodiversity, Climate change.
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World Organization for Animal Health
Information on zoonotic diseases. Includes disease alerts, world animal health status, veterinary information, health standards, meetings, positions.
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Invasive Aquatic Species - Birds
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Environment Canada - Environmental Conservation Branch
The Rise of the Double-Breasted Cormorant on the Great Lakes. Population changes, role of pesticides, fisheries impacts, references, links to more information
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MUTE SWAN (Cygnus olor) Fact Sheet
From the WILDLIFE IN CONNECTICUT INFORMATIONAL SERIES by the CT Dept. of Environmental Protection, this fact sheet examines the identification, history, range, reproduction, impacts and management of this large, beautiful aquatic nuisance bird
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Div. of Migratory Bird Management
Status of the Double-Crested Cormorant in North America. Report
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USGS-Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
Double-crested cormorant Phalacrocorax auritus Trend Map, 1966 - 1996. Cormorant species information, distribution maps, population studies
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Invasive Aquatic Species - Crustaceans
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Alien Species Database Hemimysis anomala entry
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Alteration of California Wetland Habitat by Invasive Invertebrates
Research on the burrowing isopod Sphaeroma quoyanum and the mussel, Musculista senhousia in Mission Bay, California.
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Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force
Overview of the Life History, Distribution, Abundance, and Impacts of the Chinese Mitten Crab (Eriochier sinensis). California Department of Fish and Game Report
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Discovery of Hemimysis in the Gulf of Gdansk
Paper reporting Hemimysis anomala in the Gulf of Gdansk
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Discovery of Hemimysis in UK
Paper reporting Hemimysis anomala in the United Kingdom
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Dr. Hugh MacIsaac, University of Windsor
Cercopagis pengoi: Another Ponto-Caspian Invader in the Great Lakes. Information on: Discovery, identification, research updates and references for the "fishhook waterflea"
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Hemimysis anomala
Fact sheet describing Hemimysis anomala
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Hemimysis anomala images
GLERL images of Hemimysis anomala from Lake Michigan
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Hemimysis anomala PowerPoint presentation
Power point presentation about Hemimysis anomala in England
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Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission
Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis) information page
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Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
Spiny and fishhook waterflea information pages
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SGNIS
Various non-indigenous Great Lakes crustacean species under Species>Crustaceans [Sea Grant Nonindigenous Species Site]
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University of New Castle Upon Tyne - UK
Chinese Mitten Crab (Eriochier sinensis) in Britain. Student information on taxonomy, identification, biology, impacts and distribution of E. sinensis
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US Coast Guard/Department of Transportation Report
Guidance on Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance of Wooden Hulls
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USEPA Great Lakes National Program Office
EPA Cercopagis pengoi information page
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USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS)
Fact sheets on crustacean distribution information, links.
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USGS NAS Data Collection
USGS NAS Hemimysis anomala data collection page
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
European Green Crab Fact Sheet
Extensive information on: life history, distribution and habitat, ecology, invasion, impacts, management and control, monitoring and control efforts in Washington.
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Invasive Aquatic Species - Fish
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American Fisheries Society
Information on American Fisheries Society.
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Asian Carp Management
Current information regarding the status of Asian Carp in North America. Categories available include: ID information, multimedia and public domain images, best management practices, state regulations, aquaculture information, related databases, risk assessment and control plan.
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Cornell University, Dept. of Natural Resources
Selected Fishes of New York State. Archive of fish images and information from the Sportfishing and Aquatic Resources Education Program. Images available for download, species descriptions
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FishBase Global Information System
Information, images, references and distribution data for 28,800 fish species, developed at the International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management (ICLARM).
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Great Lakes Fishery Commission
Sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) control page
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Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission
Grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) page
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Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission
Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) page
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Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission
Bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) page
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Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission
Asian swamp eel (Monopterus albus) page
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Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
Invasive fish pages
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Preventing a Hostile Takeover
Produced for the International Joint Commission. Recommends building an electrical barrier in the
canal between the Mississippi River basin and the Great Lakes, to prevent the introduction of
Asian Carp into the Great Lakes.
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Sea Lamprey Control in the Great Lakes
US Fish and Wildlife Sea Lamprey Management page
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SGNIS
Various Great Lakes Fish species. Click on Species>Fish.
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USGS BRD
Sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus)in the Great Lakes, from USGS Biological Resources Division (BRD) report, The Status and Trends of the National Biological Resources
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USGS Non-indigenous Fish Distribution Information
Scientific reports, online/realtime queries, spatial data sets, regional contact lists, general information
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Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) information page
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Wisconsin Sea Grant Fish of the Great Lakes
A listing of many of the species found in the Great Lakes accompanied by a brief description. Lists for Lake Michigan Lake Superior, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario, as well as non-native species can be selected.
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Invasive Aquatic Species - Mammals
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Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission
Nutria (Myocastor coypus) information page
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The Effect of Nutria (Myocastor coypus) on Marsh Loss in the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland
Results of an exclosure study of the effects of nutria damage in a marsh along the Blackwater River in Maryland
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USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS)
Fact sheets on nonindigenous mammal distribution information, links.
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Invasive Aquatic Species - Molluscs
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Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission
Asian clam (Corbicula fluminea) information page
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Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission
Brown mussel (Perna perna) information page
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Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission
Green mussel (Perna viridis) information page
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Non-native Oysters
Discussions on the potential introduction of Crassostrea ariakensis to restore an oyster fishery in the Chesapeake Bay.
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Potamopyrgus antipodarum
An informative page on the New Zealand Mud Snail, now found in a number of locations in the West and in the Lower Great Lakes Basin. From the Montana State University aquatic invertebrates site.
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SGNIS
Various Great Lakes non-indigenous mollusc species under Species>Mollusks.
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University of Buenos Aires
Ecología e impacto del molusco invasor Limnoperna fortunei en la cuenca del Plata [Ecology and Impacts of the Golden Mussel]. (in Spanish)
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USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS)
Fact sheets on nonindigenous molluscs, distribution information, links.
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USGS - People, Land & Water
Exotic Mussels Expand Range. Article on range expansion of the green mussel (Perna viridis)from US Department of Interior magazine
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Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Veined Rapa whelk (Rapana venosa) information page
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Yellowstone National Park
New Zealand Mud Snail (Potamopyrgus antipodarum), Baseline Distribution and Monitoring Study
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Invasive Aquatic Species - Multi-species
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Baltic Sea Alien Species Database
Database provides a qualified reference system on alien species; update on information on alien
species, their biology, vectors of introduction, spread, and impacts on environment and economy
for the Baltic Sea area. Online questionnaire to report species is available.
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CISRO Centre for Research on Introduced Marine Pests (CRIMP)
Reports on impacts and management of introduced species in Australia
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CIESM Atlas - New Exotic Species in the Mediterranean Sea
A comprehensive survey of recent marine immigrants in the Mediterranean for researchers, environmental planners and non-specialists. Current active volumes on crustacean decapods and stomatopods, fishes, molluscs.
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Elkhorn Slough Least Wanted Aquatic Invaders
Fact sheets for 24 invasive animal species of concern in the Montery Bay region.
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Florida Biotic Information Consortium
Information on biotic communities in Florida, directory of identified databases, links to Internet sites
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Florida Integrated Science Center - Gainsville
US Geological Survey site featuring nonindigenous plant and animal species and conservation projects in Florida
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Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Database on Introduced Aquatic Species (DIAS). Information from the United Nations on introductions of fish, molluscs, crustaceans, and marine species worldwide. Input Form to update information, statistics, and glossary are available
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Global Invasive Species Database
Provides global information on invasive alien species focusing on invasive species biology,
ecology, native and alien range, references, contacts, links and images.
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Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem Team Invasive Species
Provides links to information on selected fish, invertebrates, aquatic and terrestrial plants, and issues of interest to the Great Lakes.
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Guide to the Exotic Species of San Francisco Bay
Information, photos of selected common invaders in Pacific Coast waters for educators, environmentalists, marine researchers to aide monitoring the arrival and spread of exotic species. To be expanded in future to include other exotic species in the San Francisco Bay and Delta, and other bays on the Pacific Coast.
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Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission
Text and bibliographic information about invasive vertebrates, invertebrates, and microorganisms, compilation of distribution information on NIS in the Gulf of Mexico and associated ecosystems
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Hawaiian Biological Survey
Databases based on field surveys and information from Bishop Museum collections, scientific literature on arthropods, snails, fish, birds, reptiles, mammals, Foraminifera, and plants of Hawaii, information on specific native and nonnative species
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National Park Service
Links to information on exotic plants and animals, biodiversity, management of exotic species from the NPS main Wildlife and Plants page
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Nature Conservancy
Invasive Species Initiative. Information on the invasive species initiative background and related links
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NEMESIS - National Exotic Marine and Estuarine Species Information System
Database of detailed information about individual nonindigenous species, maintained by the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
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NISBase
A distributed database providing nonindigenous species information. Users can access information on taxonomy, life history, native and introduced ranges, photos, maps, and impacts of aquatic species introduced around the world.
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Non-native Species in Our Nation’s Estuaries: A Framework for an Invasion
Monitoring Program
National Estuarine Research Reserve System Technical Report Series 2002: 1. This document summarizes the results of the January 2002 Asilomar workshop in Pacific Grove, California. Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, The Elkhorn Slough Foundation, and South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve hosted the workshop, funded by the Aquatic Nuisance
Species Task Force and the Estuarine Reserves Division of NOAA.
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University of Rhode Island - Maritimes
Marine Bioinvasives of New England Shores By Dr. J. Carlton. Reprint about New England marine invasive species
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Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters Invasive Species Site
Control of spread, specific exotic plant and animal information
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USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS)
Scientific reports on vertebrates, invertebrates, algae and plants, distribution information, regional contact lists, and general information on NAS
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Regional Biological Invasions Center
A web portal, provides access to the global, regional and national Internet resources on biological invasions, serves as a Regional Clearinghouse on invasive alien species and information hub of the Global Invasive Species Informational Network.
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Protect Your Waters and Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!
A site for recreational users who want to help stop aquatic nuisance species. Protecting aquatic resources is an important part of enjoyment of those resources. All recreators must address the spread of harmful plants, animals and other organisms which can hitch a ride on clothing, boats, and items used in the water.
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SGNIS
Sea Grant Nonindigenous Species Site. Listings for individual Great Lakes plant and animal ANS under: Species.
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USGS - People, Land & Water
From Microbes to Mammals - Invasive Species
Biological Aliens. Links to invasive species articles from Department of the Interior magazine
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Invasive Aquatic Species - Pathogens and Toxins
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Information concerning human health aspects of invasive pathogen species.
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MERHAB-LGL
A multidisciplary program to develop monitoring strategies for harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie, Lake Ontario and the Lake Champlain watersheds.
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University of Wisconsin Food Research Institute
Toxins from Algae/Cyanobacteria. Information on Pfiesteria piscicida and microcystins
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Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) in New York
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation information page. Contains information on the pathology, history, preventing the spread, and current regulatory status of the disease as well as actions to take if you find sick or dead fish.
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Whirling Disease Initiative Web site
A comprehensive resource providing current information about whirling disease research and management. Web site contains: searchable bibliography, access to newsletter, distribution information, expert contacts for affected states, brochure, posters, help with presentations and video.
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Invasive Aquatic Species - Zebra Mussels
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Florida Integrated Science Center - Gainsville
US Geological Survey site featuring zebra mussel distribution information.
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Great Lakes Information Network
Zebra Mussels in the Great Lakes Region fact sheet
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Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission
Zebra mussel general information page: Description, biology and impacts, references
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NationalAtlas.Gov
Animated map showing spread of zebra mussels in the United States
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National University of Ireland at Galway
Zebra Mussels in Ireland page: Biology, impacts, distribution (worldwide and Ireland)
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100th Meridian Initiative
Information on efforts of the panel working to prevent the spread of the zebra mussel west of the 100th meridian.
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Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
Zebra mussel information page
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SGNIS
Sea Grant Nonindigenous Species Site zebra mussel page under Species>Molluscs
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The Role of Zebra Mussels in Promoting Microcystis Blooms and Other Ecosystem Changes in Saginaw Bay and in Lake Erie
A description of research on the role of zebra mussels in ecosystem change.
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US Army Corps of Engineer Zebra Mussel Research Program
Identification, biology, impacts and control strategies
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USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species
Links to basic zebra mussel information, books and journals, distribution maps and conference pages
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Invasive Plants
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Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force
Information on current priority aquatic plant species
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Ecology and Management of Invasive Plants Program
Information on invasive plant issues and management in general and Purple loosestrife, Garlic mustard and Phragmites, specifically.
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Great Lakes Information Network
Purple Loosestrife in the Great Lakes Region fact sheet
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Illinois Natural History Survey
An overview of The North American and Illinois Purple Loosestrife biological control programs
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International Plant Protection Convention
An international treaty relating to plant health, to which 144 governments currently adhere, offering exchange of offical information on phytosanitary regulations and any changes to phytosanitary regulations and pest status.
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Invasive Plant Atlas of New England (IPANE)
A database of invasive and potentially invasive plants in New England, continually updated by
professionals and trained volunteers to facilitate education and research. Focuses on early detection of, and rapid response to, new invasions.
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Invasive Plant Council of New York State
To provide coordination and guidance on the management of invasive plants so as to protect biodiversity in NYS. Has list of top 20 invasive plants in the state, weed manager directory, links, an invasive plants calendar
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Invasive Plants of Canada Project
Invasive Exotic Plants of Canada: Fact sheets. Recognition, habitat, distribution, biology, impacts of a number of invasive plants
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Manitoba Purple Loosestrife Project
Community education, habitat restoration campaigns, loosestrife mapping and monitoring, sustainable management strategies
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Minnesota Sea Grant
Describes problems associated with purple loosestrife, suggestions for control measures
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National Plant Board (USA)
The National Plant Board is a non-profit organization of the plant pest regulatory agencies of each of the states and Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
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North American Plant Protection Organization
Regional Plant Protection Organization of the International Plant Protection Convention, coordinates the efforts among Canada, the United States and Mexico to protect their plant resources from the entry, establishment and spread of regulated plant pests, while facilitating intra/ interregional trade.
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NorthEast Water Chestnut Web
Site presents information on water chestnut: Biology and impacts; distribution; state and federal statutes and regulations; control and management; public outreach education programs; control projects in the Northeast; a bibliography; outreach education materials; and links to related water chestnut web sites.
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Noxious Aquatic and Wetland Weeds in Washington
Detailed descriptions of freshwater nonnative aquatic plants considered problematic in Washington State. Good technical information and photographs
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NOVA
A PBS Nova presentation on the invasion of Caulerpa taxifolia. Sections include: Chronology of an Invasion, Impacts of an Invasive species, Battling introduced wildlife, and Matching aliens with impacts.
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Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
Invasive plant species, including fanwort, water milfoil, flowering rush, frogbit, purple loosestrife
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Purple Loosestrife Project at Michigan State University
Purple Loosestrife Purple Pages biological control project enlisting citizens and young people
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SGNIS
Sea Grant Nonindigenous Species site. Information under Species>Plants.
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USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Invaders Database - Searchable database of noxious weed lists for all U.S. states and six southern provinces of Canada, searchable by plant name, state name or clicking on a map
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USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species
Nonindigenous Aquatic Plant Distribution Information. Scientific reports on non-indigenous aquatic plant distribution information, regional contact lists
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Invasive Species - General
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Silent Invasion: A Call to Action
INVASIVE SPECIES JEOPARDIZE WILDLIFE REFUGES; MILLIONS OF ACRES ALREADY DEVASTATED, SAYS NEW REPORT. Senators, Representatives Join with Administration In Call for Action. On the eve of the 100th anniversary of the Refuge System, the National Wildlife Refuge Association released its new report examining how invasive species are wreaking havoc on National Wildlife Refuges across the country.
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Systems of Planet Earth - Invasive Species
A very good overview sight on invasive species from the Natural Resource Information Division of the National Park Service
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Union of Concerned Scientists Invasive Species Site
State invasion portfolio with reports on invasive species in Alaska, Texas and West Virginia and
an Infamous Invader section.
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Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)
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Communication Partnership for Science and the Sea
COMPASS is a collaborative effort to advance marine conservation science and communicate scientific knowledge to policymakers, the public, and the media. Information on the state of the oceans, marine services, solutions for healthy oceans, meetings and announcements, publications.
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Elkhorn Slough Early Detection for Aquatic Invaders
Early detection program for aquatic alien invaders aimed at detecting new invasions of problematic non-native aquatic organisms early enough to allow for successful eradication.
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The Nature Conservancy Global Invasive Species Initiative
Information on weed, animal and insect pests, links to other resources.
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Prince William Sound Regional Citizen’s Advisory Council
The website provides information on Nonindigenous Species (NIS), laws and regulations, tankers in Alaska, ballast water treatment, a bibliographic database, links and an NIS reporting page.
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Puget Sound Online
Information on activities of the Puget Sound Action Team including AIS, shipping and aquaculture publications in downloadable format.
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Sea Grant AIS/ANS Contacts
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Alabama Sea Grant
Richard K. Wallace
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California Sea Grant
Jodie Cassell
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Connecticut Sea Grant
Nancy Balcom
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Delaware Sea Grant
James M. Falk
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Florida Sea Grant
Mike Spranger
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Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
Patrice Charlebois
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Louisiana Sea Grant
Marilyn Barrett O''''Leary
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Maine Sea Grant
Paul S. Anderson
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Maryland Sea Grant
Daniel E. Terlizzi
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Michigan Sea Grant
John Schwartz
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Minnesota Sea Grant
Doug Jensen
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Mississippi Sea Grant
David D. Burrage
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MIT Sea Grant
Judith Pederson
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New Jersey Sea Grant
Jenny McCormick
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New Hampshire Sea Grant
Julia Peterson
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New York Sea Grant
Chuck O''''Neill
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North Carolina Sea Grant
Barbara A. Doll
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Ohio Sea Grant
Jeffery Reutter
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Oregon Sea Grant
Sam Chan
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Pennsylvania Sea Grant
Eric Obert
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Rhode Island Sea Grant
Michael Rice
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South Carolina Sea Grant
Richard M. DeVoe
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Virginia Sea Grant
Vicki Clark
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Washington Sea Grant
Nancy Lerner
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Wisconsin Sea Grant
Philip Moy
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Sea Grant
Judith McDowell
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Sea Grant AIS/ANS Sites
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Alien Ocean
Specializes in introduced species of the Chesapeake Bay region.
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Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
Highlights of exotic species activities
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Maine Sea Grant
Maine Sea Grant invasive species page.
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Michigan Sea Grant Zebra Mussel/AIS Page
Information on aquatic invasive species, educational resources, links to zebra mussel monitoring and purple loosestrife control information.
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Minnesota Sea Grant
Minnesota Sea Grant: Electronic fact sheets on a variety of ANS in the Great Lakes
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MIT Sea Grant
MIT-SG Marine Bioinvaders site: Information on ballast water and marine bioinvaders: Fact sheets, educational resources, research and events, links and references
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National Sea Grant Library
Archive and lending library for Sea Grant funded research documents. Topics: oceanography, marine education, aquaculture, fisheries, limnology, coastal zone management, marine recreation and law. Available by mail or as PDF files.
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New York Sea Grant
Contains educational materials available from New York Sea Grant; links to websites of other Sea Grant, state, federal, local and non-governmental organization invasive species programs.
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Northeast Sea Grant Exotics Site
Exotic species activities of Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Massachussetts Institute of Technology, Woods Hole and Rhode Island Sea Grant Programs
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Ohio Sea Grant / Stone Laboratory
Publications, articles from TwineLines and research information
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Oregon Sea Grant
Bioinvasions, European green crab, relevant links
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Pennsylvania Sea Grant
Pennsylvania aquatic nuisance species activities
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Sea Grant Nonindigenous Species Site (SGNIS)
Research publications and education materials produced by Sea Grant programs and other research institutions on zebra mussels and other freshwater aquatic nuisance species
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University of Southern California Sea Grant
Ballast introductions, green and Chinese mitten crabs, sabellid polychaete worm, Asian clam, zebra mussels and cordgrass
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Washington Sea Grant
Non-indigenous species information, fact sheets on Pacific Northwest invaders
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Wisconsin Sea Grant
Gobies, zebra mussel, ballast water, ANS dispersal barrier information
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