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Stretching for growth
October 5, 2017
Press Release
Global treaty to halt invasive aquatic species enters into force
September 8, 2017
Publication
The GloBallast Story
July 5, 2017
Feature Story
GloBallast: Reducing invasive species risk through government-industry-UN partnerships
October 26, 2016
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GloBallast and the GEF
October 20, 2016
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International community rallies to address major threat to oceans
September 8, 2016
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GloBallast: Managing Global Ballast Water Better
September 26, 2014
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Invasive Species
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Protecting the oceans from invasive aquatic species
![GloBallast.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/GloBallast.jpg?h=e85f6c07&itok=UfYvS2nH "\\"It is important to understand that marine bioinvasions are the source of important environmental and socioeconomic impacts that go beyond the reduction in fisheries production due to competition or predation; they also include impacts on aquaculture and coastal infrastructure; or can jeopardize the development of a tourism industry\\"")
