Brief description of the contents of the site
"Främmande arter i svenska hav "
Listed from the top down in the left-hand column:
Hem (Home)
Främmande arter (ALIEN SPECIES)
Provides definitions, characteristics and classifications of the concept of alien (non-indigenous, non-native, exotic) species in the marine and coastal environment.
- What is alien?
- Definitions
- With the help of humans
- What is happening beneath the surface?
- Are they dangerous?
Vägarna hit (How they get here)
Explains how deliberate or accidental introductions occur (which vectors are involved). Describes the difference between arrival and actual establishment of alien species in a new area.
- Shipping
- Aquaculture
- Fishing and fisheries management
- Aquaria and ponds
- Deliberate or accidental
- Introduced but not established?
- Sensitive environments
Konsekvenser (Impacts)
Describes the known and anticipated impacts of aquatic invaders.
- Ecosystem impacts
- Genetic impacts
- Economic impacts
- Impacts on human health
Vem kan göra vad? (WHO CAN DO WHAT?)
Gives hands-on advice on how to prevent the introduction and spread of alien species to Swedish marine and coastal environments. Also contains information on relevant Swedish authorities, legislation and policies within the fields of biodiversity and introduction of alien species.
- What you should know if you work in shipping
- What you should know if you are engaged in recreational boating
- What you should know if you work in aquaculture
- What you should know if you work in a pet- or fishmongershop
- What you should know if you are engaged in recreational fishing
- What you should know if you have an aquarium or an outdoor pond
- What you should know if you are a scientist or student
- What you should know if you travel abroad
- Government agencies
- Legislation
- Policies and guidelines
