QUAGGA
MUSSELS
The
invasive Quagga mussel has been found in California, according
to the California Department of Fish and Game. For more information
on preventing the spread of Quagga mussels and for other educational
materials please see the California
Department of Fish and Game website.
Managing Hull Transport of Aquatic Invasive Species
Aquatic invasive species (AIS) attach to all types and sizes of
vessels. Measures to prevent and control the hull transport of
AIS are necessary as they can have significant ecological and
socio-economic impacts.
 The
UC Sea Grant Extension Program has published a bilingual poster
and Fact Sheet. They explain problems caused by hull-borne invasive
species and how to reduce the risk of transporting them on recreational
boat hulls. Colorful photos of invasive species will help boaters
identify them and report them to the appropriate agencies. Please
contact Leigh Johnson at ltjohnson@ucdavis.edu for copies of the
poster and Fact Sheet or to download the Fact Sheet please see
our Publications
page.
2005
Workshop
The University
of California Sea Grant Extension Program collaborated with the
California State Lands Commission to lay a foundation for solutions
by convening a Workshop to educate participants, learn from them
and ask for recommendations. This coordinated approach was chosen
because hull transport of AIS is a complicated issue affecting
commercial and recreational vessels.
The
Workshop took place on May 11th, 2005 in San Francisco. To ensure
that the recommendations reflect the best available information
and consider the concerns of affected parties, representatives
from the shipping, boating and coating industries; vessel owners;
port, harbor, and marina managers; state and federal agencies;
research community and environmental organizations participated
in the Workshop.
Workshop
Goals:
• Educate stakeholders and facilitate the exchange of perspectives
on managing hull-borne invasive species, fouling growth and coastal
water quality from the commercial shipping and recreational boating
perspectives.
• Develop recommendations on managing the risks associated
with the hull transport of invasive species as well as feasible,
effective strategies for preventing associated introductions.
• Determine recommendations for action such as research,
education, outreach, management measures and policies needed to
prevent and control AIS introductions and establishment.
For online access to the Workshop Proceedings,
please complete this quick survey:
Workshop
Proceedings Survey
Workshop
findings have been incorporated into the White
Paper, Managing Hull-Borne Invasive Species and Coastal Water
Quality for California and Baja California Boats Kept in Saltwater,
by the University of California Sea Grant Extension Program to
extend information on managing hull transport of AIS and on water
quality issues related to antifouling paints for recreational
vessels.
To
download or receive hard copies of the White Paper and Workshop
Proceedings please see our Publications
Page.
Additional
Resources:
Invasive
Plants - San Diego Carl Bell, Regional Advisor
Nonindigenous
Species Research and Outreach
(National Sea Grant College Program) A national information
center that contains research publications and education materials
on zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisance species.
National
Marine Fisheries Service
California
Environmental Protection Agency
Article on the erradication of the marine (saltwater) algae, "Caulerpa
Taxifolia"
RIDNIS
Reducing the Introduction and Damage of Aquatic Nonindigenous
Species through Outreach and Education
West
Coast Ballast Outreach Project
Last Updated August 2007
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