Aquatic Invasive Species

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Don't Dump Bait: Marine Baitworms as a Potential Vector for Invasive Species

Nancy C. Balcom and Dr. Charles Yarish

A 2-page fact sheet in PDF, describing new research into baitworms and what organisms may be traveling on or with them when they are sold to fishermen. Find out what anglers can do to help. Free download.

Aquatic Invasive Species of Long Island Sound Poster

Nancy C. Balcom
A colorful poster depicting invasive species, with information on when they were reported in LIS. Cost: $2.50 per poster plus $1.50 for postage and handling if mailed.

Visual Guide to Long Island Sound Marine Invasive Species

Tessa Getchis and Nancy C. Balcom
A set of 18 field cards in full color, printed on heavy waterproof paper and hung on a key ring.

Grateloupia turuturu, a Red Alga Invading Long Island Sound

Nancy C. Balcom
1-page 2-sided illustrated fact sheet. A red seaweed from Japan has appeared in Long Island Sound. This fact sheet describes what it looks like, why it is a problem, and what to do about reporting sightings of it. Illustrated.

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$1.50 for postage and handling, free for pick up.

Understanding Invasive Aquatic Weeds

Homework and classroom activities. This 16-page booklet produced by the Aquatic Plant Management Society is a student's guide to invasive aquatic plants. Intended for individual student use, it is lavishly illustrated in color, with fun homework exercises and a vocabulary at the end. Hydrilla, water hyacinth, and purple loosestrife are all included. Age level: fifth or sixth grade.

Free while supplies last.

Shipping Study I: The Role of Shipping in the Introduction of Nonindigenous Aquatic Organisms to the Coastal Waters of the United States (other than the Great Lakes) and an Analysis of Control Options

J.T. Carlton, D.M. Reid, and H. van Leeuwen
Study investigated the extent to which shipping contributes to the introduction of nonindigenous species into U.S. waters; potential options for controlling such introductions; and the issue of whether this problem is of regional or national concern. Final Report, April 1995. 213 pp.

Publication Number CG-D-11-95
with Postage: $20.00

Shipping Study I-A: A Study of the Introduction of Aquatic Nuisance Species by Vessels Entering the Great Lakes and Canadian Waters Adjacent to the United States

D.M. Reid and J.T. Carlton
This study investigates the extent to which shipping contributes to the introduction of nonindigenous species into the Great Lakes and nearby Canadian Ports, and examines potential options for controlling such introductions. The combined results from this study with those from Shipping Study I provide a comprehensive picture of ballast water discharge in North America. 86 pp.

Publication Number CONN-T-97-001
with Postage: $11.50

Shipping Study II: Biological invasions by nonindigenous species in United States Waters-quantifying the role of ballast water and sediments. (Parts I and II)

L.D. Smith, et al.
This study examines the roles of ballast water and ballast sediments from foreign ports as vectors for the transport and release of nonindigenous species into U.S. coastal waters and ecosystems. It specifically examines the transport of ballast to Chesapeake Bay from global hot spots. 132 pp.

Publication Number CONN-T-96-001
with Postage: $11.50

Zebra Mussel Awareness and Boat Use Patterns Among Boaters Using Three “High Risk” Connecticut Lakes

N. Balcom and E. Rohmer
Results of a 1993 survey of boaters using Candlewood, Zoar, and Lillinonah Lakes in western Connecticut, regarding zebra mussels. 17 pp.

Publication Number CTSG-94-03
with Postage: $2.00