Alien species in the marine and brackish ecosystem: the situation in Belgian waters.

In total 61 aquatic alien species (AAS) are known from Belgian marine and brackish waters, eight of which are considered as cryptogenic species. The majority of the Belgian AAS have established selfsustaining populations, although for some species the establishment is uncertain or in need of verification. Prime introduction vectors are shipping, including small recreational craft, and aquaculture. Most AAS originate from the temperate northwest Pacific. The invasion rate has been increasing during the last two decades.

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  2007

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  Aquatic Invasions

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  Biology, Environmental Science

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  DOI 10.3391/AI.2007.2.3.9
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