
handle: 11441/144092
La invasión de especies exóticas es considerada en la actualidad como la segunda causa de pérdida de biodiversidad a nivel mundial, siendo los ecosistemas acuáticos especialmente vulnerables. En este medio, el transporte marítimo es el principal vector de dispersión de estas especies, las cuales viajan en las aguas de lastre o formando parte del biofouling. Por ello, las aguas portuarias y sus zonas aledañas de fondeo tienen su implicación directa en el proceso. Se realiza una mini-revisión del tema, así como de los mecanismos de control y de tratamiento de aguas de lastre como medidas de mitigación.
The invasion of alien species is currently considered to be the second cause of biodiversity loss worldwide, with aquatic ecosystems being particularly vulnerable. In this environment, maritime transport is the main vector for the dispersal of these species, which travel in ballast water or as part of biofouling. Port waters and their surrounding anchorage areas are therefore directly involved in the process. A mini-review of the issue is carried out, as well as of control mechanisms and ballast water treatment as mitigation measures.
Aguas de lastre, Ports, Biofouling, Mitigation measures, Tráfico marítimo, Medidas de mitigación, Ballast water, Puertos, Maritime traffic
Aguas de lastre, Ports, Biofouling, Mitigation measures, Tráfico marítimo, Medidas de mitigación, Ballast water, Puertos, Maritime traffic
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