International introductions of inland aquatic species

R.L. Welcomme ;Fisheries and Aquaculture Management Division

International introductions of inland aquatic species

Year of publication 1988

Pages 328 p.

Author R.L. Welcomme ;Fisheries and Aquaculture Management Division

Product type Book (series)

ISBN 9251026645

Series title FAO Fisheries Technical Paper

Series number 0429-9345 - T294

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) A total of 1 354 introductions of 237 species into 140 countries are analyzed. The number of introductions carried out rose from the middle of the last century until the 1960s and have lessened since then. Introductions have been made for aquaculture, management of inland water fisheries, ornament and control of unwanted organisms. Many introductions have been made for purposes unknown or by accident. The introduction of new species of aquatic organism involves a number of risks including, degre dation of the host environment, disruption of the host community, genetic degradation of the host stock, introduction of diseases and socio-economic effects. Major risks of damage to native environments and fish communities are associated with introductions of species which stunt and with major predators. It is concluded that the introduction of new species is a valuable management tool but, because of the risks to the host community, any further introductions should be made only after careful c onsideration on any impacts. An updated register of known international introductions is presented.

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Welcome, R.L. (comp.), 1988International introductions of Inland aquatic species.FAO Fish. Tech.Pap., (294):318 p.

Language English

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