8 |
Provide addresses (including e-mail, fax) of
other national focal points (institutions,
departments) through which information on
national requirements concering ballast
water management may be obtained
|
|
C. Introductions of aquatic species, their
impacts and counter measures
1 Are introductions known to have occurred in
your country involving harmful aquatic species:
(a) |
through maritime shipping
(e.g., ballast water discharges fouling
on ships' hulls)? |
Yes/No* 5 |
(b) |
with aquaculture or as ornamental products? |
Yes/No* |
2 |
(a) Has the degree of impact been evaluated? |
Yes/No* |
2 |
(b) If "yes" to 2(a) above, what is the
degree
of impact evaluated in regard to : |
|
|
(i) human health, ecosystem, biodiversity? |
slight/medium/serious* |
|
(ii) economics, e.g., through effects on
aquaculture,
tourism, industrial uses of water, etc.?
(please indicate estimated annual cost in US$) |
US$......................5 |
3 |
Have measures been taken, or are measures
planned, to
control further spreading, or to mitigate unwanted
effects,
of introduced species?
|
Yes/No* 5 |
D. Research and Education
1 Research conducted in your country
concerning alien aquatic species, their mode of introduction,
identification, ecological impact, and mitigation.5
2 Awareness programmes for seafarers, port
authorities and for public information purposes, 5
5Please attach available
information or submit list of information sourse(in printed
or electronic form)
*Delet as appropriate