Ballast water management options ___ 5 1. Non-discharge of `high-risk' ballast water in Australian ports or waters ___ 5 2. Tank-to-tank transfer ___ 5 3. Full ballast water exchange at sea___
This is of concern in north-western Australia and along the Great Barrier Reef where increased port development is occurring and with it the increased probability of introductions via ballast water or hull fouling. 1.2. Ecological Studies Most ecological studies are conducted at accessible sites that...