Invasive Marine and Estuarine Animals of Hawai'i and other Pacific Islands
Abstract
PURPOSE: Nonnative species of estuarine and marine animals are inadvertently or intentionally introduced into the waters of the United States every year (Figure 1). Variously referred to as introduced, nonindigenous (NIS), alien, nonnative, or exotic species, most pose little or no threat; however, a few have the potential to disrupt local ecosystems, fisheries, and human infrastructure. Such invasions can directly impact the mission of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) through its responsibilities for construction and maintenance of harbors, ports and waterways, erosion control, management of water resources, and wetland and coastal habitat restoration. The general biology and ecology of invasive estuarine and marine animals have been described in previous works (Carlton 2001, Ray 2005). This report is part of a series describing known invasive estuarine and marine animals in the major geographic regions of the United States. Invasive animals of Hawaii and other Pacific islands are described and examples of species posing a specific threat to USACE activities are identified.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA437988
Entities
People
- Gary L. Ray