Freshwater fish have been widely introduced worldwide, and freshwater ecosystems are
among those most affected by biological invasions. Consequently, freshwater fish invasions …

The transoceanic movement of non-indigenous microorganisms and organic and inorganic
contaminants through the transfer of ballast water of ocean-going vessels can be considered …

■ BACKGROUND This biennial review covers developments in water analysis for emerging
environmental contaminants over the period of October 2013-October 2015. Analytical …

Introduction of invasive species through ballast water discharge has been a serious concern
with the marine ecosystem. With growing research in the ballast water management, recent …

Managing the impacts of invasive alien species (IAS) is a great societal challenge. A wide
variety of terms have been used to describe the management of invasive alien species and …

Abstract The Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC) was introduced by the
International Maritime Organization (IMO) and it aims at minimizing the transfer of pathogens …

The formation and further reactions of halamines during oxidative water treatment can be
relevant for water quality. In this study, we investigated the formation and reactivity of several …

Peracetic acid (PAA) is an emerging alternative disinfectant for saline waters; HOBr or HOCl
is known as the sole species contributing to halogenation reactions during PAA oxidation …

Peracetic acid (PAA) is a disinfectant considered for use in ballast water treatment, but its
chemical behavior in such systems (ie, saline waters) is largely unknown. In this study, the …

Since the implementation of the International Maritime Organization 2004 regulation, most
ships have been equipped with on-dock ballast water treatment. While this method is …