Biofouling in Strait of Hormuz Poses New Biosecurity Risk

An environmental risk is emerging from the Strait of Hormuz due to the accumulation of biofouling species on ship hulls, which could become a significant global biosecurity problem.

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The little-known environmental risk that could emerge as ships leave the Strait of Hormuz

The accrual of biofouling species on the hulls of ships anchored in the Strait of Hormuz could be the world's next biosecurity problem.

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Biofouling in Strait of Hormuz Poses New Biosecurity Risk

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The little-known environmental risk that could emerge as ships leave the Strait of Hormuz

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