Ballast water research in France : Current status

Type Proceedings paper
Date 2000
Language English
Author(s) Masson Daniel, Courtois Olivier, Masson NadineORCID, Guesdon Stephane, Rocher Gregory
Meeting ICES 2000 Annual Science Conference
Source Internation Council for the Exploration of the Sea, ICES, Bruges, 2000
Keyword(s) Bacteria, Phytoplancton, French coastal waters, Ballast water
Abstract Due to important economic activities along the French oastline, the introduction of noxious organisms into French coastal waters, particularly by ship ballast water, may have serious consequences. After preliminary studies of ship movements in Charente Maritime, several samplings of ballast water and sediment were made. Samples were taken in five major harbours in France, along the Atlantic, Channel and Mediterranean coastlines. The main task of this first assessment was the research for exotic and possibly noxious phytoplancton. Clostridium and Vibrio bacteria were also tested for. The results are presented and discussed, with plans for further work.
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Masson Daniel, Courtois Olivier, Masson Nadine, Guesdon Stephane, Rocher Gregory (2000). Ballast water research in France : Current status. Internation Council for the Exploration of the Sea, ICES, Bruges, 2000. https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00000/7364/