IMO: IMO/UNDP Joint Press Release: United Nations agencies partner with shipping corporations to minimize global environment threat

Newly formed global industry alliance aims to prevent marine bio-invasions caused by ships' ballast water

A Global Industry Alliance (GIA) was launched today (2 March, 2009) at the Headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London, to tackle the threats of marine bio-invasions caused by the transfer of alien plants and animals in ships' ballast tanks.

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Keywords: MARINE BIO-INVASIONS, BALLAST WATER

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Related Topics: International Maritime Organization

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