MEBIN- Title
- Accidental introduction of alien plankton into the Sri Lankan coastal zone th...
- Abstract
Accidental introduction of alien plankton through ballast water is a major ecological issue in many countries in the world. As there are no local studies addressing this problem, the present study was carried out to see whether alien plankton are introduced into Sri Lankan coastal zone through ballast water. Marine plankton occurring within ballast water holds of five cargo ships arrived at Colombo harbour and three local sites including Colombo inner harbour and two neighboring coastal si...
- Publication Date
- Aug. 30, 2017, 11 p.m.
- Keywords
- Phytoplankton , Water Quality , Coastal and Marine Sensitive habitat
- Category
- Coastal and Marine Sensitive Habitats
- flora and/or fauna in natural environment. Examples: wildlife, vegetation, biological sciences, ecology, wilderness, sealife, wetlands, habitat
- Regions
- M 6
- Owner
- prds1
- Language
- English
- Supplemental Information
Chandrasekera W. U. and. Fernando M. A. S.T., (2009). Accidental introduction of alien plankton into the Sri Lankan coastal zone through ballast water of ca...
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