Capstone Title
Invasions of Marine and Estuarine Environments by Non-indigenous Species: A Global Problem and its Management
Defense Date
2002
Document Type
Capstone
Degree Name
M.S. Coastal Zone Management
First Advisor
Stacy Myers
Second Advisor
Bart Baca
Abstract
The aim of this Capstone Review paper is to provide an overview of the problem of invasive species within marine and estuarine communities and to discuss plans to address the problem through regulation, technology and education. Section 2.0 discusses what is known of the ecology behind the process of invasion. Section 3.0 reviews the vectors by which species are transported. Section 4.0 includes eighteen examples of invasive species problems. Section 5.0 includes current and potential management strategies, and Section 6.0 discusses the status of legal and regulatory methods to control the spread and transport of species around the globe.
NSUWorks Citation
Melinda Parrott. 2002. Invasions of Marine and Estuarine Environments by Non-indigenous Species: A Global Problem and its Management. Capstone. Nova Southeastern University. Retrieved from NSUWorks, . (221)
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cnso_stucap/221.