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Preventing the introduction of alien invasive species with ballast water.
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March 15, 2002
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M2 PRESSWIRE-15 March 2002-Norwegian Government: Preventing the introduction of alien invasive species with ballast water (C)1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
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The Government will take immediate steps to prevent the introduction of alien marine species, according to a new White Paper on the marine environment.
The introduction of alien invasive organisms is now considered to be one of the most serious threats to biological diversity.
When such organisms are spread to new areas, they may disturb the species composition and structure of ecosystems.
Introduced species can also have major economic consequences for commercial activities. ...