Suggestions for Techniques to be Researched

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Detection

Prevention

  • Restore natural systems to retain nitrogen and increase denitrification
  • Change/enforce regulations on ballast water use and exchange
  • Treat ballast water with algicidal agent
  • Decrease nitrogen input from land into the aquatic environment

 

Remediation

  • Clay flocculation
  • Dead fish eviscerating
  • Ultrasonic vibrations in water
  • Moving fish farm pens
  • Addition of barley
  • Use of blue dye to limit the light penetration of PAR
  • Infection with viruses, algicidal bacteria or other pathogens
  • Chemical treatment (copper sulfate, ammonium sulfate, etc.)

Other

  • Media/press releases
  • Communication between research agencies, industry, and public

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