Scientists warn stranded ships could export invasive species worldwide | DW News

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After months stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, hundreds of vessels have set sail with hulls colonized by marine life. A new scientific study warns the ships could help invasive species leap between ecosystems. The authors describe it as a potential marine "bio-invasion superspreader event" that could threaten fisheries and coastal habitats worldwide. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:01 Biofouling: What grows on idle ship hulls? 1:52 Hormuz blockade raises invasive species risk 2:38 Which marine organisms can become invasive? 3:40 Ships leaving Hormuz may already be spreading species 4:42 Why ships leaving Hormuz need biofouling checks 6:00 How ships cause marine "superspreader" events 7:20 Anti-fouling coatings: How ships prevent marine growth #straitofhormuz #iranwar #ship #marinelife #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/de

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