Global spread of microorganisms by ships

Gregory M. Ruiz (), Tonya K. Rawlings, Fred C. Dobbs, Lisa A. Drake, Timothy Mullady, Anwarul Huq and Rita R. Colwell
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Gregory M. Ruiz: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Tonya K. Rawlings: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Fred C. Dobbs: Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Old Dominion University
Lisa A. Drake: Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Old Dominion University
Timothy Mullady: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Anwarul Huq: Center of Marine Biotechnology, University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute
Rita R. Colwell: Center of Marine Biotechnology, University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute

Nature, 2000, vol. 408, issue 6808, 49-50

Abstract: Ballast water discharged from vessels harbours a cocktail of potential pathogens.

Date: 2000
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