Conference paper
Special Invasive Alien Species Issues: Challenges for the marine systems
3rd IUCN World Conservation Congress. Forum: Managing risk in a changing world. (Bangkok, Thailand, 18/11/2004–20/11/2004)
2004
Abstract
On a global scale, introduced marine species pose a significant threat to marine environments. Within this paper four challenges to delivery of marine biosecurity outcomes are identified, with a brief discussion on how these challenges are being met within the New Zealand context. Currently within New Zealand, only 3% of the total biosecurity funding is expended on the marine environment. To be effective with such a small component of the total budget, marine biosecurity has directed research into six programmes: 1) risk profiling; 2) compliance monitoring of ballast water exchange; 3) alternative management tools for marine vector threats; 4) baseline information to support border control; 5) surveillance for marine pests; and 6) incursion response options and systems. At present, the marine biosecurity system developed in New Zealand offers a good example of an outcome-oriented system that balances costs and benefits across economic, environmental, social and spiritual values. The short-term costs to establish such a system may be significant however; the long-term benefits far outweigh the initial investment.
Details
- Title
- Special Invasive Alien Species Issues: Challenges for the marine systems
- Authors/Creators
- M.L. Campbell (Author/Creator)C.L. Hewitt (Author/Creator)
- Conference
- 3rd IUCN World Conservation Congress. Forum: Managing risk in a changing world. (Bangkok, Thailand, 18/11/2004–20/11/2004)
- Identifiers
- 991005543624707891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Conference paper
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