A review of introductions of aquatic species into Western Samoa and an assessment of their environmental impacts

Zann LP. 1991. A review of introductions of aquatic species into Western Samoa and an assessment of their environmental impacts. FAO/UNDP SAM/89/002 Field Report 10. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Apia, Western Samoa

Many terrestrial species of plants introduced to Western Samoa both on purpose and accidentally; only few been introduced to water but is expected to increase as aquaculture increases; reviews past introductions to evaluate effects, detail plans for future introductions, and establish guidelines to avoid adverse environmental impacts; accidental introductions not obvious or known; discusses all known and possible future introductions; also tries to lend perspective and guidelines to introductions.

Type
Published Report
Authors
Zann, L
Date of Issue
1991
Publisher
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Units
NPSA , PACN
Keywords
Aquaculture, aquatic species, Environmental Impact, Fish, Marine Invertebrates, Western Samoa

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